Tom Udall actually said...

"Thank you very much for that initiative, because I have many communities in my State that I think need that kind of initiative and kind of push that you are making there."

"I could not think of a better person to be Secretary of Agriculture because you served as Governor from a rural State."

"Thank you both for working with the Albuquerque District to fund some important New Mexico projects over the last few years."

"Fort Bliss and its activities have a major impact on southern New Mexico."