Deb Haaland: “Well, it just seems to me in terms of the survey, I think that, you know, if we do not have many minority veterans…”

We’ve never had a Native American governor in New Mexico. I think representation matters, especially in a political era such as this one.

That is not in line with what our 250th anniversary of this country should be.

As I have said many, many times, our public lands belong to all Americans. I am proud of the work we have been able to do to lift up our public lands so that the outdoor recreation industry can grow.

I am here because they persevered, and I think Native folks across the country recognize that they’re where they are because they persevered.