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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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Mar 22, 2010

I think we both agree that we're increasingly reliant on space for our economy and for our national security.

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Mar 22, 2010

A society that would sacrifice essential liberties for short-term security deserves neither.

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Mar 17, 2010

When you live a lie, morale isn't as high as it could be, not only for you, as the individual involved, but for those with whom you serve.

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Mar 17, 2010

Transportation systems are critical for the economic health of rural communities.

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Mar 17, 2010

Your testimony has been very helpful.

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Mar 17, 2010

I believe we're dealing with a generation of people who know the difference between body weight or educational qualifications, for instance, and someone's essence, who they are, at their core.

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Mar 16, 2010

A reservation is a parcel of land inhabited by Indians and surrounded by thieves.

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Mar 16, 2010

You're an advocate for the Commission having APA.

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Mar 16, 2010

I think what I'm advocating, and I others here are advocating--How do we get it to the point where you can more quickly protect the public, than that kind of timeline?

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Mar 11, 2010

last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case. Despite much of the rhetoric surrounding this case, McDonald v. Chicago isn't a case about gun control. It is a case about our constitutional…

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Mar 11, 2010

I rise to ask the U.S. Senate to resolve that April 5th-11th be known as National Public Health Week 2010. I submit this resolution along with my colleagues Senators Akaka, Begich, Sherrod Brown, Burris, Durbin, Menendez, Tester, Wyden…

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Mar 10, 2010

The gap between science and applied research needed to bring energy efficiency technology to the marketplace at speed and scale is really the focus of the work there.

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