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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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Jun 2, 2009

I support increasing fuel-efficiency in all vehicles because it's the right thing to do for our environment, our future, and I believe, our wallets.

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Jun 2, 2009

We need to keep those communities in mind as we move forward.

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May 20, 2009

I think there is a real argument for looking at the way you develop the criteria to do that.

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May 18, 2009

You start funding the technologies right now, to get them in place, put the legislation and the reductions in place in 2012 or thereafter, you can create the jobs now and have the technology so that there will not be this big bump in the…

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May 18, 2009

a successful census is critical for ensuring that communities have proper representation and the resources needed for health care, law enforcement and education.

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May 18, 2009

I believe that is absolutely right.

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May 14, 2009

I think Senator Sanders made a very good point in the beginning of his remarks about subsidies that the Chinese are putting in place.

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May 11, 2009

I think it is an unanswered question, one I would like to work on with you and other members of this Committee.

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May 11, 2009

I think it is a wonderful thing to see folks in public service like you that are willing to continue it...

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May 11, 2009

I very much appreciate your looking out for those small rural communities because they really do have a hard time.

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May 11, 2009

I applaud the Administration and you for increasing those budgets, but what do you think the strategy should be down the road to deal with those huge needs?

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May 11, 2009

Will you commit to continuing the EPA cleanup of uranium sites on the Navajo Nation until the job is complete?

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