"I think it is important."
"I would ask that our fellow Congressman show appropriate decorum to an elected tribal official who has, at his own expense, come to testify before Congress to share his perspective."
"This is about Indigenous people who have lived on these lands for thousands of years who suddenly have air traffic in their backyard while they are conducting religious ceremonies."
"No one should miss out or be left behind--these lands should be accessible to all."
"I appear before you today in support of the bipartisan Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act, led by Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico and Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona."
"America's public lands are for everyone, regardless of who you are and how you access them."
"This bill would direct the United States Forest Service and Department of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive assessment of accessibility options."
"Every day is Veterans Day, and we appreciate your service to our great nation."
"Right now, in New Mexico we have more jobs than people, and I think some of the discussion has really pointed to that."
"I am actually very excited to be talking about apprenticeships and trades education because I am a former tradesperson."
"So, one of the things that New Mexico has done--and I think this goes along with some of the comments that were made about other countries--is that we made college free for all."