Zinke thanks Libby for warm welcome

Montana’s next congressman will soon be chosen, and it is vital that our next representative will fight to do what is best for our state and for our nation. The challenges we face — our $18 trillion national debt, rising healthcare costs, and threats to our national security are real — and to continue to ignore them puts our county and our way of life at risk. 

At the heart of solving these issues is ensuring we have a prosperous economy and good paying jobs so Montanans can succeed and we can keep the promises we have made to our seniors, veterans and those in need. It takes a strong economy to afford a capable military, sound environmental policies, quality education and maintenance of our public infrastructure.

During this campaign I have had the privilege to speak with many of you about the issues facing our state. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about them. 

 In particular, I want to thank the people of Libby and the surrounding area.  I appreciate the warm welcome I received while there visiting the VFW and small businesses around town. In Congress, I will do everything I can to open the mine and restore timber harvest to sustainable yields.

We can face our challenges head on and pass a legacy of prosperity to the next generation. I have found the people of Montana believe it, and so do I.

—Ryan Zinke is a candidate for Congress who resides in Whitefish.