“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

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 6, 2016

As we all know, the military's ability to meet future global challenges is directly tied to its facilities.

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Apr 5, 2016

How can the Forest Service change its practices so that more New Mexicans can be considered for those positions?

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Apr 5, 2016

These folks have a long history and centuries-old traditions. They are deeply tied to the land.

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Apr 5, 2016

Is it fair to just say that--you know, I am not asking for an answer here.

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Apr 5, 2016

I am just hoping that the Forest Service will also take an active part of that.

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Apr 5, 2016

I interpret that to mean that the demand is higher than what is being assumed, certainly higher than what you are seeking to provide.

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Apr 5, 2016

This puts New Mexicans at a severe disadvantage obviously.

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Apr 5, 2016

But the risk of Forest Service fire tempers those benefits.

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Apr 5, 2016

It is very important for your agency to make a good-faith effort on this.

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Apr 5, 2016

I want to work with you to reopen this mill and others like it in New Mexico.

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Apr 5, 2016

Can I get your commitment to continue working with me to ensure that these traditional communities in New Mexico have a seat at the table when it comes to land management decisions?

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Apr 5, 2016

New Mexico has a unique relationship with our national forests. The forests are literally our backyards.

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