If our goal is a better economy--education is how we get there.

New Mexico has one of the highest hunger or food insecurity rates in the country.

I would love for the Department to entertain that flexibility, and given that I have very little time left...

This project is part of a larger plan to not only upgrade and extend high-speed broadband access across the State but transform our State's economy.

I certainly hope that we can find more common ground as we talk about the commonalities and the kind words that I just read, which I agree with wholeheartedly.

These areas either do not have high-speed access to the internet or it is available only at speeds that are insufficient for the bandwidth intensive applications essential for delivering programs such as telemedicine, distance learning…

Absolutely. Let's make sure we're doing our part, as well.

Absolutely. Let's make sure that we're doing our part as well.

I urge his confirmation. While he will be missed as our U.S. Attorney, I know that he will serve New Mexico well on the federal bench.

I'm pleased that the President has nominated him to fill this vacancy, and I'm pleased to be here today to support him.

I want to echo the remarks that you heard from Senator Tom Udall, our senior Senator, about Mr. Gonzales.

I strongly support his nomination, and I urge this panel to act quickly to move his nomination to the full Senate for a vote.

A lot of conversation as to what we need to get done here with the implementation of this, and I think in the end what we can all certainly agree on is that we all want to make sure that we have more consistent treatment, better outcomes…

It's been great to get to know you. Appreciate your leadership.

the importance of partnerships between the Federal Government, local governments, and private entities to be able to implement this, the importance of standards.

I appreciate that.

The longest drive I have is about 8-1/2 hours drive time.

Thank you very much, Mr. Clarke.