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Senator Jon Tester highlights accomplishments, thanks legislators and staff in final floor speech


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 18:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester's time in Washington comes to an end this month. He made his final speech on the Senate floor on Monday.

In his final floor speech, Senator Jon Tester of Montana reflected on his tenure in the Senate, highlighting key legislative accomplishments and expressing gratitude towards his colleagues and staff. Tester, who has served since 2007, emphasized his role in passing significant legislation such as the PACT Act for veterans' benefits, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He spoke about his commitment to bipartisanship, recounting how he worked across the aisle to address issues like veterans' healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development in rural America. Tester also acknowledged the support from his family, his staff, and the people of Montana, crediting them for his ability to serve effectively. He concluded by expressing his hope that future legislators would continue to prioritize the needs of their constituents over partisan politics.

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