“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 recordMay 31, 2023
As a Head Start alumnus, I know the value of high-quality early childhood education and believe that Congress should be strengthening its support for childcare in this country, not taking steps backward.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico
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Lujan emphasizes the importance of supporting childcare and early education.

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