Tom Udall actually said...

"sequester hurts these rural communities, and we need to get back to adequate funding for these important programs."

"I think you have done an excellent job as Ag Secretary."

"We currently have many low-income communities near the United States-Mexico border, known as colonias, that have an urgent need for water infrastructure."

"Would you work with me to ensure these two communities do not fall through the cracks by granting a waiver making them eligible for rural development assistance?"