Political Quotes

Melanie Stansbury: “It was, in fact, the city of New York that requested this lease. It was not the Federal Government.”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
It was, in fact, the city of New York that requested this lease. It was not the Federal Government.
Said by
Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Stansbury clarifies misinformation regarding the lease request for the hearing.

Share

More from Melanie Stansbury

Jul 29, 2026

If you’re a teacher and you really want to work in a tribal community, whether you are a Native person yourself or not, and you’re looking at the difference of getting paid, let’s say, $50,000 by the federal government versus going and…

sourcenm.com
Oct 14, 2026

The most immediate way that we end this disastrous inflation in our communities is by ending the illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran.

sourcenm.com
Sep 6, 2026

Our state’s name carries generations of history, culture, and family—and it belongs to us. We’re New Mexicans. Period.

sourcenm.com
Jul 31, 2026

Tribal Nations are at the forefront of protecting our communities—and they deserve the tools and resources they need to prepare for public health emergencies.

warren.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation