Political Quotes

Gabe Vasquez

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Gabe Vasquez is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Mexico's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Vasquez has focused on various community and environmental issues during his time in office. He has been active in advocating for policies that address climate change and support local communities in New Mexico. Vasquez's background includes experience in local government and community organizing, which informs his legislative priorities.

Quotes by year · 2023–202645 total · peak 2026 (26)
2023: 16 quotes2024: 2 quotes2025: 1 quote2026: 26 quotes

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  1. Cattlegrowers in New Mexico and across the nation have made it clear – they want to reverse the President’s foreign beef imports and they need more time, and more tools, to grow their herds and fix the domestic supply chain.3 sources2026arkansasadvocate.com
  2. Chaco is central to New Mexico’s identity — a living cultural landscape, a sacred place and an irreplaceable unit of our national public lands. The Administration’s attempt to revoke the protections of this landscape, built through years of consultation and community engagement, with just 14 days of public comment is disingenuous and disrespectful.2 sources2026heinrich.senate.gov
Oct 13, 2026

It’s clear that Mike Johnson wants to help buy Greg’s ticket to Mar-a-Lago.

sourcenm.com
Sep 30, 2026

This funding is much needed to ensure the safety and improvement of transportation of volatile materials to the facility.

lujan.senate.gov
Sep 29, 2026

The backbone of our nation’s nuclear program

sourcenm.com
Sep 29, 2026

Let me be clear: That’s a tax on New Mexicans that I don’t support.

sourcenm.com
Sep 29, 2026

The economy. I think my opponent has made it clear that his loyalty is with President Trump and MAGA.

sourcenm.com
Sep 29, 2026

New Mexico and WIPP are the backbone of our nation’s nuclear program. The hardworking New Mexicans who run WIPP provide a critical service to the entire country – and the least the DOE can do is hold up their end of the bargain and meet…

heinrich.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

Cattlegrowers in New Mexico and across the nation have made it clear – they want to reverse the President’s foreign beef imports and they need more time, and more tools, to grow their herds and fix the domestic supply chain.

arkansasadvocate.com
Sep 11, 2026

The Democrats have to wake up in this next Congress and make immigration reform one of the cornerstone policy issues.

thebulwark.com
Sep 6, 2026

You don’t get to erase New Mexico. Not our name. Not our history. Not our culture.

sourcenm.com
Aug 13, 2026

Serving this vast district requires more than talk, it requires action, and I’m proud to offer a real solution that veterans have been asking for years. The fact that Alamogordo veterans must seek medical services at the Albuquerque VA…

heinrich.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

Military technology definitely had a role to play in the flight path of this tragic crash.

sourcenm.com
Jul 31, 2026

We have about 18,000 less New Mexicans on SNAP over the last year or so. Ten thousand of them are children, 70% of them are seniors or children.

huffpost.com
Jul 23, 2026

Chaco is central to New Mexico’s identity — a living cultural landscape, a sacred place and an irreplaceable unit of our national public lands. The Administration’s attempt to revoke the protections of this landscape, built through years…

heinrich.senate.gov
Jul 17, 2026

By cutting reimbursement rates for essential home healthcare services, this Administration is doing the opposite. These programs aren't a handout – they're earned.

heinrich.senate.gov
Jul 14, 2026

Bad actors are preying on our communities because of this short timeline, because folks are very eager and desperate to get their rightfully owed compensation.

sourcenm.com
Jul 14, 2026

The sense of urgency around filing has opened the door to rampant fraud in communities across New Mexico.

sourcenm.com
Jun 29, 2026

When New Mexicans pay their taxes, they deserve to know that their hard-earned dollars are being spent responsibly, lawfully, and for the good of the public. We must do better to maintain the public’s trust in government.

sourcenm.com
Jun 27, 2026

New Mexico has a distinct history of proud military service, and during WWII, our state disproportionately answered the call of duty, sending more young people into battle than any other state per capita," said Vasquez.

heinrich.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

It’s here, right in our backyard. That’s why I’m raising the alarm in Congress and leading a bipartisan effort to make sure lawmakers understand this isn’t just a New Mexico or Southwest issue — it’s a national threat to our food supply…

sourcenm.com
Jun 17, 2026

This is unacceptable, and I am demanding action from the Department of Interior to correct course.

azmirror.com
Jun 15, 2026

The Administration is choosing to let roads, trails, and wastewater systems in the park fall into disrepair amidst the peak summer visitor season so it can paint statues gold in Washington.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Jun 4, 2026

I encourage the County to approve the temporary moratorium it is considering to ensure there is more time to listen to the community and better understand the short and long-term impacts of such a project on the community as a whole.

sourcenm.com
Jun 4, 2026

The current proposal offers limited transparency and a lack of clear answers, and it should not be considered at this time.

sourcenm.com
May 28, 2026

I’ve heard it loud and clear from folks in Socorro County: they don’t want one of the world’s largest data centers in their backyard.

sourcenm.com

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