Political Quotes

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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May 27, 2026

Community schools bring community resources into school buildings to improve children’s well-being, especially in low-income and rural schools.

vanhollen.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

This Memorial Day, I’m proud to join New Mexicans and Americans in honoring the courageous heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

The scale, concentration, and scope of this proposal raise serious questions.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

Too many Medicare patients, especially in rural communities across New Mexico, are struggling to access timely care because of health care workforce shortages and unnecessary barriers.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

For generations, New Mexicans have carried a proud tradition of service in our Armed Forces, answering the call of duty when our country needs them most.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

In today’s world, digital skills are vital for success for students, entrepreneurs, and all Americans.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

We must never take for granted the sacrifice they made for our freedom, and we must continue working to ensure our veterans, service members, and their families receive the support and care they deserve.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

Foreign governments hostile to a free and independent press could exert unprecedented influence over a media conglomerate vital to American journalism and culture.

lujan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

If the filing is approved, Saudi, UAE, and Qatari sovereign investment funds would have significant influence over a number of the most significant and impactful news reporting and investigative journalism outlets in the United States.

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 23, 2025

He needs to be honest with people, own up to whatever is there, but be honest with voters.

nbcnews.com
Jun 27, 2025

Revoking work authorizations, pursuing mass deportations, and instilling fear in communities are not solutions—they are ineffective and this report details how they are harmful to the economy.

newsweek.com

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