We must make these opportunities available to families and residential building owners as well.

If we ever want to address our contributions to our climate problem we need to find sustainable and cost-effective substitutes for all of the devices and machines that we use today that combust fossil fuels.

I would rather get it right than rush it to a conclusion.

Why does the United States still not have a consistent set of rules across all nicotine products?

I am concerned by the role social media and online advertising played in the rise of vaping among teens aged 15 to 17.

I would--my personal view, and I think many of us believe the FDA is very well justified and has the authority, saying they are not tobacco products--they claim they are not tobacco products. Fine, you are a drug. You are not approved, go…

the fact that flavored e-cigarettes remain widely available is also extremely concerning.

Consumers need a broad solution that prevents companies from finding exceptions to requirements that are passed by Congress or Federal agencies.

It is wrong.

I am honored to be here today and humbled by President Biden's nomination and Secretary Vilsack's support of me to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development.

It is crucial, as you know. In the midst of COVID, I think everyone saw the challenges that folks were facing.

If I get to do this work I hope to get to work closely with you to identify those challenges and to make sure that rural communities are able to communicate and use broadband at a speed so that they can compete on a fair level.

if you want to grow opportunity, you have got to support innovation already happening on the ground.

New Mexico, like many Western States, are facing extreme drought conditions that are having detrimental effects on our State's farmers and ranchers.

I enthusiastically support her nomination for Under Secretary for Rural Development and I hope all members of this Committee will join me in supporting this highly qualified nominee.

These families need help.

water is life, and climate change is threatening the heart of rural communities.

We need to make sure that these are prioritized and they are moving. We are in a drought, people need help.