Baucus takes mining talks to Canada By MICHAEL JAMISON, The Missoulian, MT
But local Canadian legislator Bill Bennett wasn't feeling the gracious host, and seemed unmoved by the senator's words.
'You're actually not welcome here,' Bennett said by way of introduction, raising a cheer from the small crowd.
Bennett said he and others were angry about tariffs the United States imposes on Canadian timber imports, said the provinces were frustrated by America's refusal to allow beef to cross the border following a mad cow scare. And, he said, he was not much interested in what Montana had to say about Canadian coal mines.
'I wouldn't dream of coming to Montana to tell you how to manage your natural resources,' Bennett said.