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Ben Ray Luján

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Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. Luján has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, healthcare, and tribal food security, advocating for policies that support New Mexico's diverse communities.

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Sep 13, 2023

I believe immigration is a fundamental part of our country. Immigrants not only enhance the culture of our communities, but they come to the U.S. looking to work hard to make things better, to create opportunities.

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Sep 13, 2023

One of the stats that I am astonished with is that less than 10 percent of vehicles that come into the United States on the southern border are screened.

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Sep 13, 2023

I appreciate that Dr. Glennon, and I had some constituents come visit with me today from southern New Mexico, who were sharing with me the problem with trying to find healthcare staff right now, or sorry, childcare staff.

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Sep 13, 2023

I appreciate the question that was asked by my colleague, Mr. Braun, about border security.

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Sep 13, 2023

I appreciate that Dr. Glennon, and I had some constituents come visit with me today from southern New Mexico, who were sharing with me the problem with trying to find healthcare staff right now, or sorry, childcare staff.

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Sep 13, 2023

It takes investment. It takes money, and we have to get there in that place.

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Sep 13, 2023

The rates of bad things coming into the United States from Canada is horrific.

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Sep 13, 2023

I believe immigration is a fundamental part of our country. Immigrants not only enhance the culture of our communities, but they come to the U.S. looking to work hard to make things better, to create opportunities.

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Sep 13, 2023

I'm just beside myself with some of this.

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Sep 13, 2023

The rates of bad things coming into the United States from Canada is horrific.

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Sep 13, 2023

One of the stats that I am astonished with is that less than 10 percent of vehicles that come into the United States on the southern border are screened.

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Sep 13, 2023

I'm just beside myself with some of this.

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