I carry my life experiences with me everywhere I go. It`s those experiences that give me hope for the future. If an indigenous woman from humble beginnings can be confirmed as secretary of the interior, our country holds promise for everyone.
Deb Haaland speaks about her life experiences and the significance of her potential confirmation as the first indigenous woman to head the Department of the Interior.
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I’m a single mom. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I survived off of SNAP and WIC. I’m over 35 years sober. I started school later in life and paid my own way. These are the same struggles so many New Mexicans face today.
But the problems we face now are bigger than ever, and we must be fierce to solve them.
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