It is absolutely essential that the CDC and the FDA behave in a way that is transparent, honest, above-board.

I applaud and appreciate the work you are doing to ensure that there is more acceptance and support on college campuses as well.

As we witnessed on January 6, the most serious threat to our democracy sometimes comes from within.

I will pursue making sure that we have adequate funding for education, which is what we are trying to do with the new infrastructure bill.

I think that is basically a big job and task of us as public servants.

if there isn't an entire ability for religious freedom, it is not religious freedom.

I want to begin with this concern about water. And, Dr. Wells, your testimony about a 450-foot drop in the water table is quite alarming.

I think that increasing voter participation should be the goal of every lawmaker, whether they be Republican or Democrat, because it is the core of our democracy.

It is a tax system that is not progressive. It is mildly progressive up to the very, very rich, and then becomes deeply regressive at the very top end.

As President Biden has said, America is facing a national emergency that requires an aggressive response from Congress.

I come from a state with large Native American and Hispanic communities.

The American Rescue Plan that I voted for puts Americans on the right path to recovery.

We are seeing an effort right now that I'm actively a part of with the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists.

I believe the Congress can strengthen child nutrition programs to address this challenge in New Mexico and across the country.

So every year someone making $1 million gets about $51,000 from that tax cut in 2017.

This is a one-time payment in helping New Mexico families who struggle to get a car, to safely look for work, to pay for rent, or even to get food on the table for their children.

Data is a double-edged sword. When used correctly it can be an invaluable tool in focusing resources.

I am on the side that does not consider pizza sauce a vegetable.