Jon Tester

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Jon Tester published works such as Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats. These writings evoke grandkids, Montana and Democrats.

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ But power can be seductive. And its power, I think, that causes politicians to stop being true to who they are. The press and the pundits tend to talk about powerful politicians... those with the best committee assignments... the most seniority... or the highest leadership position. And when you start thinking about power as something granted to you by your party's leadership... or by the rules of the Senate... I can see how someone can get wrapped up in the trappings of power. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ Like every parent and grandparent, I want my kids and grandkids to have opportunity... the opportunity to achieve their dreams and create their own future. The reason I ran for office is pretty simple: I want my kids and grandkids... and the kids and grandkids across the country... to have the opportunity to dream big dreams and achieve them. I want their future to be one of health... happiness... security... and fulfillment. I want them to be part of a country that stands for their greatness... is a leader in innovation... and shows the world the true power of democracy. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ We had the farm crisis in the eighties... consolidation in agriculture that has forced the little guy off his land... and more recently, drought that has turned productive land into dry patches of dust. Rural economies have shrunk and small towns have died. Opportunity is hard to come by. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ Those of you who have kids know how hard it is to get a four old to go to bed at night... they're convinced that if they fall asleep, they'll miss something incredible. Once we get a little older, however, we have a very different relationship to going to bed.
But I remember being a kid in Montana. I remember neighbors and community... I remember being taught to work hard and honor your word. I knew that when I grew up I wanted to be a farmer... and I didn't doubt that the family farm would be here for me to pass on to my kids. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ We have the best quality of life anyone could ask for on our farm. If I wanted to improve my quality of life, I'd invest in a new, more comfortable seat for my tractor. I ran for the U.S. Senate to improve the lives of my grandkids. And that of your kids and your grandkids, that's why I'm here.
My home is a farm twelve miles from Big Sandy, Montana. Twenty-nine years ago, my folks passed their farm to me and my wife Sharla. It's the same farm I grew up on, the same farm my dad grew up on... and it's where Sharla and I raised our kids and where we spoil our grandson and granddaughter. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ But it's not really all that hard to be who you are. In fact, it seems like a lot more effort to try to be something you're not. When you think about it, being who you are isn't really that much work at all. ”

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Jon Tester, Remarks to the Twenty-First Century Democrats (2007)

“ There's less meat, more lettuce, and it costs ten times as much. I haven't actually priced a head of lettuce out here and we bring our own meat from the farm, but those heads of lettuce must be pretty expensive out here... ”

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