Jon Tester Quotes

What I intend to do is be just a really fierce advocate for Minnesotans here in Washington, D.C.

I can't see the point in being in politics if you're not yourself. If you're simply interested in implementing other people's policies, then you should become a civil servant. If you have ideas and some form of ideology, then it's exciting because you can argue forward.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

To me, a politician's job is to listen to constituents' problems and try to sort them out.

Of course things get stagnant; people get too used to their environment, but that's why I'm in my district every week, at meetings with my constituents.

Part of my job is to advocate on my constituents' behalf to federal agencies who aren't always responsive.

I ran for Congress because I want to help change the way we do business in Washington, D.C.

My staff in Washington and in the state will be dedicated to constituent services and the best representation for our state.

When you're not sure what your constituents want, if you have a more conservative approach, or you have a wait-and-see approach - boy, voters were pretty clear about what they expect.

I've always said I would serve where Montanans feel I could be the most effective.

I am honored to have heard from so many voters, supporters, and local elected officials who have been pleased with the work I have done on their behalf. They want and deserve a leader who will aggressively pursue strong conservative policies and get results. That's exactly what I have done.

My priorities in Congress are shaped by the needs and concerns of our community, and I value the opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that matter most to them.

When I'm elected to the Senate, I will continue to meet with all Marylanders, whether we agree on every issue or not.

Naming something, putting it on record, in a lyric, feels like affirming people. Ideally, that's what politicians should want to do: to put laws or policies in place that speak to people's experiences, to make them feel heard.

I have an open door to meet with my constituents and that I work hard to respond to their needs, and I'm proud of the constituent service that we provide.

I don't really worry what outside groups who score votes think. My job is to represent the people.

No matter where we go in the state, I hear from Mainers that they are ready for someone to stand up for them in Washington.

I'm running because Hoosiers deserve a senator who makes promises here in Indiana and then keeps them in Washington.

I came to Washington understanding what the Senate is capable of accomplishing and knowing that I'd have myriad opportunities as a senator to get things done.

It's our duty in Congress to bring the voices of our communities to Washington.

Part of the reason why I wanted to be involved in politics was to create and be a part of policy changes.

I will always be the voice of the people and a voice for reason in Washington D.C.

I think that policy matters. I'm a policy guy.

The background of a mayor of a city of any size is a background of somebody who on one hand is an executive and on the other hand is very close to the ground.