Ben Ray Luján

I agree with that. But it's also important to remember why these programs matter.

We have to do better.

I certainly agree with the assessment from Senator Van Hollen that all of us with our observation with the State of Union, that the largest applause line, or one of them came bipartisanly Democrats and Republicans, not just clapping, but…

Social Security Disability and Survivors is one of most impactful anti-poverty programs for children.

Social Security is the primary life and disability insurance for almost all American children.

Older Hispanics benefit greatly from Social Security.

Thank you also again to Senator Lujan and Senator Heinrich for this critical legislation, which will ensure that thousands of Navajo people have a safe, reliable drinking water supply.

Without Social Security 38 percent of seniors would live in poverty.

Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.

I always have a simple approach, Mr. Chairman, that if indeed we all believe that these programs are better, and that we should find solutions that we develop them, put them on the table, stipulate a set of facts, and negotiate from there…

Groundwater levels for the City of Gallup have dropped approximately 200 feet over the past 10 years.

Social Security keeps 22 million Americans out of poverty.

I urge my colleagues to support these amendments.

The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments of 2023 are vital to ensuring that Congress uphold its promise to the Navajo Nation.

Social Security is an incredibly effective anti-poverty program.

Today I am honored to introduce a friend, a great leader, and that is President of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Buu Nygren.

I also was proud to work with colleagues and secure congressionally directed spending in Fiscal Year 2022 for the City of Gallup to drill a new well.

Social Security helps 50 million American seniors stay out of poverty.

I very much appreciate what you were just asking there.

If there is a chance to pursue it, Mr. Chairman, to look into that more, I would very much be interested in that.

If there is a chance to pursue it, Mr. Chairman, to look into that more, I would very much be interested in that.

I'm grateful that the rule has since been temporarily waived for some western states, but farmers and ranchers will face similar challenges in the future as extreme droughts only grow as a problem.

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

Now crop insurance is an important risk management tool that farmers and ranchers across this nation rely on to ensure their livelihoods.

But what we've also seen as a result of climate, Mr. Chairman, is the forests are drier longer.