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" At one time in Montana, our elected officials were literally bought and owned by companies. "

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" My administration will continue to engage the private sector to increase economic opportunities and look for ways to improve our already top notch business environment. "

" Tattooed across NASCAR drivers' jumpsuits and over every square inch of their cars are the logos of the companies sponsoring the teams, underwriting the costs, paying their salaries. Everyone can see who the drivers represent and who is footing the bill. "

" There is no doubt that Montanans support our nation's efforts to enhance national security. "

" The oil boom is providing Montanans an opportunity for good paying jobs. "

" Residents expect their state leaders to deliver solutions for the people of their state. "

" In Montana, whether you're a farmer, whether you're a fisherman... you know that the climate is changing, and we need to do something about it. "

" It's hard to make a clear line between what is political business and what is state business. "

" I want to make sure that ours is a party that is focusing on both middle class issues and not becoming a party of our two coasts. "

" How do you focus on jobs and creating opportunities for the next generation if it's just essentially a war on public employees and others? "

" It's too bad American electoral races aren't as transparent as NASCAR races. "

" As governor, I'll put Montanans first. "

" I believe states should have the right to be the masters of their own elections. "

" Senator Walsh has a long history of fighting for Montanans, both at home and in combat. He deserves respect for his courage on our behalf. "

" I've got to tell you, I haven't received any $500,000 checks lately. "

" When I defend our right to hunt and fish on public lands, rivers and streams. Or work for better schools. And more good paying jobs that can support a family. Those aren't political issues to me. They're personal. "

" You want to be somewhat cautious inasmuch as you can't use the state email for political or campaign business. "

" Political grandstanding might make for great soundbites for the evening news, but it will do nothing to help the people that go to work every day knowing that they're one health emergency away from bankruptcy. It will do nothing to help the hospitals struggling to keep their doors open under the crushing cost of uncompensated care. "

" To create jobs in Montana, we must find ways to reduce the cost of health care delivery. "

" The truth is Floridians and Montanans have more in common than you might think. Both are fed up with partisan gridlock in D.C., and look to their state leaders to find common ground, pursue compromise, and move forward solutions that improve the health of their economy, their communities and their residents. "

" I'm personally committed to improving Montana's economic future. "

" Yellowstone wildlife is treasured. We understand that. We'll manage them in a way that addresses that sensitivity. "

" We expect elections to have contribution limits, and we expect to follow them. "

" Ultimately, the decision to expand Medicaid is one of common sense and necessity; the facts make it clear that it is good for state economies, good for hospitals, and good for the people who need healthcare coverage. "

" What I said when Otter Creek came up is that we in Montana have a history of giving away our resources. We need to make sure Montana is getting its share. "

" There are many different ways we can choose to reduce our carbon impacts. "

" In Montana, no one, including out-of-state corporate executives, has been excluded from spending money - or 'speaking' - in our elections. Any individual can contribute. All we require is that they use their own money, not corporate money that belongs to shareholders, and that they disclose who they are. "

" We have our work cut out to make sure our outdoors will always remain accessible. "

" You could arm-chair quarterback what the president did or didn't do, or was asked to do or asked not to do. I guess I'm more focused on what's going forward. "

" People across the nation know Montana as 'Big Sky Country' or the 'Last Best Place' thanks to our stunning landscapes, blue-ribbon trout streams, and welcoming communities. Fewer people recognize that Montana has one of the most competitive business climates to go along with our exceptional quality of life. "

" It's no accident that Montana is the most fiscally prudent state in the nation. "