Speaking Before Warren, Dem. Says ‘If Elected, I’ll Be the First Native American Woman in Congress’

HAALAND: "Hello, Netroots Nation! My name is Deb Haaland, I'm the Democratic nominee for New Mexico's first congressional district. If elected, I would be the first native American woman in Congress.

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Thank you. Thank you. Rhank you. Thank you. I am a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna and a 35th generation New Mexican. I'm a single mom to my beautiful queer daughter, a water protector, and I am proud to be here. I recognize we are on indigenous land, and I approach you with respect for the tribes whose homeland we stand on now."