Quotes from Steve Bullock

Worker and worker protections, figuring out how someone can have a better shot in a global marketplace, has always been the stepchild of trade.

My administration is focused on continuing to grow our economic foundation while ensuring emerging industries have the infrastructure and workforce they need to succeed in the global economy.

I think Donald Trump tapped into something where folks didn't think the economy and the political system was working for them.

When I was growing up the National Rifle Association was gun safety and hunting organization. Now it's nothing more than to try to divide people.

We have to take immediate and durable action on climate change.

I've been able to bridge divides in a very partisan time and get Republicans and Democrats to work with me to try to improve people's lives.

Not on my watch will we sell or transfer our public lands.

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

George H.W. Bush said we will lead on climate change, and we'll lead from the top. That was 30 years ago. And now Republicans can't even acknowledge that climate change is human caused or real because of the outside spending in our elections.

Maybe I'd raise my visibility substantially if I was out yelling about President Trump. I don't know that would advance anything that I hope to get done in Montana or around the country that much more.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

I'm happy at home when Trump's not doing good for Montana to point out he's not doing good for Montana.

The opportunity I had growing up in Montana isn't the opportunities for a whole lot of people.

There are folks out there, especially during the political season, that'll try to twist and turn economic statistics for their own personal benefit, to pick and choose talking points in order to tear Montana's progress down.

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.

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.

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

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.