Quotes from Steve Bullock

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

Well, I think that, you know, there's often two ways to become a scientist. One is to actually get your Ph.D. and then the other is to run for office.

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

As a Democrat in a red state, I often spend days among crowds where there are almost no Democratic voters in sight. I listen to them, work with them and try to persuade them.

I mean, I got reelected in 2016. Donald Trump took Montana by 20 points. I won by four. Twenty-five to 30% of my voters voted for Donald Trump. And that's not, for me, changing who I am.

If you're not geographically diverse, it's hard to even speak a language that makes sense to folks in faraway places. That's especially a problem in the West, where voters have always mistrusted the federal government.

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

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.

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.

I'd never presume to understand what it's like to be in a community I've never been a part of, but I can show up, listen and learn.

I don't have any tattoos.

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.

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.

The only way I can get progressive things done is working with Republicans.

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

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

I don't listen to that many podcasts when I fly.

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.

As governor, I'll put Montanans first.

You know, there's a great discussion - I think that groups like the NRA have been really, really good at trying to divide us by fears, that the ideas that, well, Democrats want to take everybody's guns away. And that's not true.

It's called the Governor's Cup. It's this big race. People from all around the state. And actually, we had 40 different states - representatives from 40 different states, thousands of people show up. And both my 12-year-old and my 14-year-old beat me in the 5K.

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

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

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