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The quote argues that rural counties in New Mexico should be included in decisions about federal policies that affect them. It emphasizes representation and the importance of hearing from those communities before making policy choices.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ben Ray Lujan
American politician
Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since 2021. A progressive Democrat, he previously represented New Mexico’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. He also served as assistant speaker from 2019 to 2021. His public record is rooted in elected office, first in the House and then in the Senate, with his political identity described as progressive within the Democratic Party.
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