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Tom Udall

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Tom Udall is an American politician and attorney who served as the junior United States Senator from New Mexico from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Udall previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and Native American rights. Udall has been an advocate for legislation addressing the challenges faced by the Navajo people, particularly regarding land ownership and economic development.

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Apr 30, 2024

The truth is the White House is actively undermining Tribal sovereignty across the country and mishandling a once-in-a-century pandemic that is disproportionately hurting Native communities.

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Apr 30, 2024

It's unfortunate, but hardly surprising, that the Trump White House is now making highly misleading claims that the president is 'fighting for Indian Country,' on the eve of an election, when this administration's record is one of repeated…

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Jul 11, 2023

Horse racing. . . has run off the rails.

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Jul 11, 2023

The chronic abuse of horses with painkillers and other drugs is just plain wrong.

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Feb 27, 2023

They feel that things need to happen today.

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Jul 28, 2021

Water is life, and climate change is threatening the heart of rural communities.

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Jul 26, 2021

As Secretary Blinken has said, China is the only country with the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to seriously challenge the stable and open international system.

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Jul 26, 2021

I support a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where democracies can thrive, with strong institutions, responsible actors, and close security, economic, and people-to-people ties.

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Jul 26, 2021

Robust economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific is a key part of the Biden-Harris administration's effort to Build Back Better.

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Jul 26, 2021

The U.S. Government works with Costa Rica closely on a number of shared security concerns, including narcotics trafficking.

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Jul 26, 2021

If confirmed, I will continue to work closely with our international organization partners on the ground and the Costa Rican Government to build capacity and provide protection.

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Jul 26, 2021

It is an honor and a pleasure to meet with all of you again.

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Jul 26, 2021

The advice and consent role of the United States Senate is one of the most important roles granted to Congress by the Constitution.

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Jul 26, 2021

It is an honor and pleasure to meet with all of you again.

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Feb 23, 2021

Accreditation was essential for cultural and accessibility reasons.

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Feb 23, 2021

In the 116th Congress, Senator Tom Udall introduced S. 886, the Indian Water Rights Settlement Extension Act which proposed to permanently extend the RWSF.

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Sep 15, 2020

I very much appreciate the eloquent words of Senator Bennet of Colorado. Not only does Senator Bennet speak with eloquence, but he matches it with deeds and with action. He has a major piece of legislation before the Senate to try to…

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Feb 28, 2019

I just want to say, because we have both been here for a bit talking on the floor about this, I want to thank Senator Collins for standing up for principle. I want to thank her for standing up for our Constitution. It is a real honor to…

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Feb 25, 2019

The DCP has to get across the finish line.

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Feb 25, 2019

CO2 does, in fact, fertilize plants. But it causes a whole series of other problems.

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Feb 25, 2019

When Chevron tells us that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is right... I think the debate is over.

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Feb 25, 2019

That statement is not scientifically accurate.

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Feb 25, 2019

There is a terrific opportunity with the negotiations that come up next year to redo the 2007 interim shortage sharing guidelines.

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Dec 11, 2018

The important thing about this hearing, now, I think is now that every tribal entity should know that these resources exist, that you can use them.

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