Is that correct? Am I looking at that in the right way? And do those numbers make sense to you?

I think the budget and all the issues that have happened, the economy, have taken its toll, not only on law enforcement.

New Mexicans in the majority rejected S.1689 despite Bingaman and Udall's claims otherwise.

over the past 2 years, our country has been struggling to recover from one of the worst economic recessions in our history. Democrats have worked to pass legislation that would create jobs. It has been our top priority. But at every turn…

today I rise to introduce the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, legislation that will crack down on smugglers who use ultralight aircraft, also known as ULAs, to bring drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border. I am pleased to be…

I think safety is the key here and I am going to want to hear from each of you as to how you believe we should move forward on the safety issue.

I rise today to submit a resolution with Senator Jeff Bingaman honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Santa Fe, New Mexico native Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, an Army Ranger who in 2008 risked his life to save his fellow…

And so really what you are saying is that there are other avenues, though.

I think the fact that you are going out in advance before doing regulations and consulting and spending the time with them and giving them notice, I think that really makes a difference.

The regulation of Indian Gaming is an important and difficult issue.

It is important that Tribal sovereignty is respected and maintained while the existing laws and regulations are implemented.

Yes, and I think that statement is very true, your last statement.