Ben Ray Lujan

“Linda Thomas-Greenfield is a veteran of the foreign service who is respected on both sides of the aisle and among her colleagues in the diplomatic corps.”

“Secretary Yellen id highly-qualified and highly-respected on both sides of the aisle.”

“Vaccines save lives, and I urge all Americans to continue their plans to get vaccinated as soon as possible.”

“It was a great honor to preside over the Senate's momentous confirmation of my good friend Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.”

“President Joe Biden's Secretary of Transportation must leverage strong investments in infrastructure to create new, good-paying jobs and put America's economy on the path toward recovery.”

“Few diplomats have the expertise of Antony Blinken.”

“I've always made it a priority to stand up for our land, water, and wildlife corridors, and in the Senate, I'll continue fighting for to preserve our precious natural resources for future generations.”

“As a small farmer, I know that farming is a tough job on any day and COVID-19 has exacerbated the challenges facing New Mexico's farmers and ranchers.”

“Our state is fortunate to have countless examples of women's history to celebrate, but the fight for women's rights must continue.”

“I'm glad that President Biden is working with Congress to invest in our infrastructure, create good-paying, union jobs, and bolster the economy.”

“In New Mexico, service is in our blood. For generations, our young men and women have fought bravely in our most storied battles and ascended to the highest levels of the military brass.”

“President Biden's message of healing and unity shows that our country is ready for a new direction, one that will allow us to build back better.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the dire reality that too many New Mexicans are one emergency away from financial catastrophe.”

“New Mexico's children deserve a safe and modern learning environment that empowers them to reach their full potential.”

“I will continue fighting for New Mexicans for as long as they allow me to serve as their voice in the U.S. Senate.”

“Critical programs like Title I and IDEA help ensure that students living in low-income communities and those with special needs have access to a high-quality education.”

“As a Member of Congress and former Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Haaland knows what it takes to responsibly tackle the climate crisis and utilize the clean energy potential of public lands to create, good-paying jobs and opportunities.”

“I'm confident that Congresswoman Haaland, a fellow New Mexican, will lead the Interior Department with honor and integrity.”

“Throughout my time in Congress, I have always been a staunch supporter of bringing resources to New Mexico to help grow our economy and support working New Mexicans.”

“For rural and Tribal students who travel hours to and from school, these commutes can be valuable time accessing the Internet, completing assignments, and conducting research.”