“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordOctober 25, 2023
The value of these peppers go far beyond their economic value.
Said by
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Senator Lujan emphasizes the cultural significance of chili crops in New Mexico.

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