Ben Ray Luján actually said...

I have argued that many federal programs were not drafted with dry states like New Mexico in mind.

I appreciate that. And Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to share one observation from home.

This is a very serious issue, and one that matters to New Mexico, western states, but all of America and around the world.

I'm grateful that the rule has since been temporarily waived for some western states, but farmers and ranchers will face similar challenges ...