Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 28, 2017
Too many rural and tribal areas are struggling to get back to where they were a decade ago.
Said by
Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

He highlighted the struggles of rural and tribal communities post-recession.

Share & report

More from Martin Heinrich

Jun 11, 2024

I hope that in my lifetime, thanks in large part to these tribal buffalo herds, we will see bison return to the prominent place that it once occupied.

congress.gov
Jun 18, 2024

Mr. President, I want to begin today before we get to bump stocks by acknowledging the South Fork and Salt fires that have forced literally thousands from their homes in Lincoln County, NM, and the Mescalero Apache Nation over the last 24…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-18
Jul 25, 2024

This legislation would implement the settlement agreement that has been carefully negotiated between Ohkay Owingeh, the State of New Mexico, neighboring water users and the United States.

congress.gov
May 15, 2024

I appreciate that, and I have heard concerns from the Tribes about the current proposal as well, so I just think we need to evaluate all our options here.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation