Manuel Lujan: “I want to thank you, to our Under Secretary, Xochitl Torres Small, for being with us here today.”

I want to thank you, to our Under Secretary, Xochitl Torres Small, for being with us here today.

Her passion and determination have been an ongoing inspiration, and she quickly earned the respect of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle due to her drive to make real progress on issues facing rural America.

Senator Merkley, how are Americans supposed to trust an administration that seems to be so focused on giving things to themselves when Americans are worried they won't be able to afford basic necessities like food and health insurance?

Her passion and determination have been an ongoing inspiration.