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How Pat Williams Kept His Promise to Montana

November 9, 2025/

His family, friends and admirers say his legacy in the Flathead – and as Montana’s longest-serving congressman – lies with his advocacy for conservation, and on behalf of Native Americans

By Mariah Thomas


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1 Comment

  1. Russ Fletcher on November 9, 2025 at 11:31 am

    Pat was the last Montana Democrat to hold a seat in the U.S. Congress. If only our current “Leaders” in Montana could be more like Pat. I’m sending to each of them with a simple request. Please read all of the story and then contemplate your legacy.

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