Early on in the speech, Trump delivered a sweeping rebuke of Jon Tester, arguing that while the senator tells Montana voters that he stands with The President on certain issues, he doesn't when it matters. Trump excoriated Tester for voting against the Republican health care plan, the Trump-back tax cuts, strict immigration laws and Neil Gorsuch, his first pick for the Supreme Court.RELATED : Tester touts Trump ties ahead of presidential push to oust him.

Jon Tester

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Healthcare is very much a high priority for me. Healthcare is also a huge issue for business, both big and small.

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I think people need to know what they're eating. That's why I support "country of origin" labeling. That's why I support labeling of GMO's.

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I want to remain that family farmer independence, which I think is so critical to this country. I think it's helped build this country.

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I have great faith in the people of Montana; they can't be bought... by Jon Tester

I have great faith in the people of Montana; they can't be bought.

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I didnt get this physique by not eating tacos. by Jon Tester

I didnt get this physique by not eating tacos.

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I take my vacation on the combine and tractor. by Jon Tester

I take my vacation on the combine and tractor.

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I was helping my mom grind meat at our butcher shop, and it just hypnotized me. I don't remember sticking my hand in, but it sheared off the three middle fingers and left me with a pinkie and a thumb.

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Youve got to have a good public education system so small-business owners, when they locate to an area, are confident their kids are getting the best education possible. I feel strongly about local control in school districts.

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Montana's ranchers raise the best cattle in the world. If Taco Bell needs to beef up, they can give their customers the highest quality meat around by using Montana beef, and in the process, supporting agriculture jobs in Montana.

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Im a farmer. I always will be a farmer. When I die, Ill be a farmer. Its something that Ive wanted to do since I was 8 years old. I can tell you also that I see opportunity slipping away for our kids.

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Montanans elected me to the Senate to do away with shady backroom deals and to make government work better.

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I think there is some real therapy in getting your hands in the d... by Jon Tester

I think there is some real therapy in getting your hands in the dirt and working with food.

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I dont know how the other senators see me. I hope they see me as a farmer. Thats really what I am. But I dont think they see me on a tractor or fixing equipment. I hope they see me grounded, as somebody who has common sense.

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I will tell you, in the case of education, you have to make the investment if youre going to get the return. Theres no doubt about that. Its a proven fact the return is there if you make the investment. It really is about priorities.

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I really think that people's right to happiness shouldn't be dictated by some policymaker in Washington, D.C. I've come to know a lot of people that - sexual orientation is such where they're in love with people from the same sex, and I just don't think it's our role in the government to say, 'No you can't be married.'

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I don't want to weaken the Patriot Act. I want to repeal it. by Jon Tester

I don't want to weaken the Patriot Act. I want to repeal it.

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It is a negotiation. Negotiations seldom go smooth all the way th... by Jon Tester

It is a negotiation. Negotiations seldom go smooth all the way through.

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I do think we need to learn from past mistakes and I do think we need to have a thoughtful withdrawal, i think we do agree with the President that the quicker we can get out of Syria the better, but it has to be with a plan, and if it is not with a plan than it would be a huge mistake.

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The President coming is a good thing, i would like to see The President coming get around and not just do rallies, but actually see some of the challenges we have in a rural state like Montana. I mean, The President coming's from New York City, The President coming could learn a lot.

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I was 9 years old when I lost my fingers in this meat grinder, my parents paid for the hospital because our health care didn't cover anything.

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