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“I had the chance to visit all 56 counties in Montana in my pickup. You can put Washington, D.C., in one corner of our state and put Chicago in the other corner, and that's the size of my congressional district.”

Quote by Steve Daines

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Steve Daines is a seasoned businessman and farmer, as well as an active politician. Born on August 20, 1962, he has served as a U.S. Representative from Montana since 2013 and as the Governor of Montana from 2017 to 2021. Daines has extensive experience in the energy industry, having served as the president of the Montana Petroleum Association. more

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