Tester: Farm bill veto 'reckless and wrong"

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 4:20 PM MDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. n Senator Jon Tester, a Montana farmer, today responded to President Bush’s veto of the farm bill, and Congress’ expected override.

“I’d like the President to pay a visit to Montana so he can see for himself why vetoing the Farm Bill is reckless and wrong for rural America," said the Big Sandy, Mont., farmer and senator. "The Farm Bill protects our nation’s food security, health and countless hardworking folks who make a living off the land."

Tester admitted the farm bill isn't perfect but said it is still good legislation.

"Is the Farm Bill perfect? No. But it’s pretty darn good compromise hammered out with input from both sides of the aisle and all corners of the country," he said. "Thank goodness we have the votes in Congress to tell the President, ‘No, not this time.’”

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