Tom Udall

If I sound a little hoarse, it is because my allergies are acting up, but I feel just fine. Let me start out by thanking Senator Cantwell. Her leadership on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee is pretty incredible. For this…

The United States is a world leader in innovation, science, and technology; promoting democratic and humanitarian values; and maintaining international security and economic stability. The United States should play no less of a global…

I support the changes S. 1942 will make and would also like to suggest inclusion of field hearings on missing and murdered Native women to allow tribal communities the opportunity to share their losses and recommendations of how to improve…

I thank you for your support for the National Day of Awareness and can say the first national day of awareness reached millions of people across the United States and the world through social media platforms.

Sharing of this type of information is critical to keeping Indian women safe.

The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) was a historic bill we as advocates celebrated because we recognized the need to create law enforcement reform for American Indian tribes.

This is a significant improvement, although this maximum sentence still falls short of the average sentence of 4 years for rape in other jurisdictions.

Telemedicine is a blessing.

I think you have really pointed out the real potential for telehealth.

I would urge you all and I would urge your Secretary to be at the table when the President puts together his infrastructure package.

How will your work be impacted if there are cuts to education, basic science, and medical programs such as NIH and CDC?

DARPA has pushed the limits of technology for many years.

Thank you, for your very good work at DARPA, and I look forward to continuing the visit.

As you know, basic science is essential for the United States' ability to continue its strategic position in the world.

I share your optimism for telehealth and the possibility of increased access to VA mental health care in rural areas.

It's troubling that so many veterans slip through the cracks.

Last Saturday was Earth Day, and the first March for Science took place across the country--I was in Santa Fe at one of the 600 marches across the globe--to highlight the importance of scientific research at a time when many scientists…

I think Senator Nelson talked about that. This is exactly the kind of low-cost, high-impact success story I envisioned when fighting to authorize the Flight Opportunities Program in the 2009 NASA bill.

Is there a plan in place to ensure New Mexico will be unit equipped with a sustainable and viable mission in the near future?

I really appreciate it.

Have there been any discussions to assign this particular mission to the Guard?

Investing in space technology is investing in our future.

This committee has a responsibility to stand up for science, to stand with researchers and innovators who keep America at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Thank you, Mr. President. We have many important responsibilities as U.S. Senators. We often have to make very difficult decisions. Deciding to vote against cloture and confirmation for Judge Gorsuch has been a tough decision. Since coming…

One thing I feel quite strongly about is that any updated NAFTA agreement should be submitted to Congress for approval.