Tom Udall actually said...

These State royalties are part of the bargain between Western States and the Federal Government, which owns so much land within our States.

democratic transitions are notoriously difficult, and political progress is organic, not linear.

The relationship between our two countries is going to need continued work in the challenging years ahead, and I believe Ambassador Brewster...

These are three very well-qualified nominees, and these are three countries that are very important to the United States of America.