I believe that this committee and the Congress has the responsibility to work together to ensure that every corner of America benefits from the infrastructure of tomorrow.
I want to thank all my colleagues here today for demonstrating the importance of this work at the Federal level.
These types of advancements improve quality of life, save money, and help policymakers make better decisions.
We must act to prevent the development of a new digital divide by helping communities of all sizes adopt smart infrastructure and solutions.
In a State like my home of New Mexico it really is about building smart communities.
Let me begin by noting my appreciation for the title of today's hearing: 'Smart Communities.'
For 7 years, over 60 times my Republican colleagues have voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
I think it is important that when we are having these hearings about how to improve the Affordable Care Act it shouldn't be about repealing ...
Now I believe that access to affordable and quality health care is a right for all, not a privilege for some.
I have to believe this comes down to the fact that the leaders of the Grand Old Party don't think that some people are grand enough to deser...
Gutting Medicaid would be a disaster for 74 million Americans including nearly a million New Mexicans.