As vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, representing 23 Tribes in New Mexico, I deeply respect Tribal leaders and Native communities and cannot stand idly by when the Trump administration tries to rewrite President Trump's abysmal record with misleading propaganda.

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.

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 failures for Native communities.

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

Horse racing. . . has run off the rails.

They feel that things need to happen today.

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

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

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

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

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.