Mark Udall
Mark Udall
Mark Emery Udallis an American politician who was a United States Senator from Colorado from 2009 to 2015. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 2nd congressional district. Prior to being elected to Congress, he represented parts of Boulder, Colorado in the Colorado House of Representatives...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 July 1950
CityTucson, AZ
CountryUnited States of America
On the mountains mistakes are fatal. In politics, mistakes are wounding emotionally, but you recover. Personally, wilderness helps me get back in touch with natural rhythms, helps me reflect and, in the process, restore my creativity.
We really don't have a policy [on climate change]. There's a lot of rhetoric and not a lot of action.
The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.
While expanding market access for American industry, financial markets and farmers is critical, I believe it needs to be done responsibly, accounting for the treatment and protection of workers and the environment.
There is no question that we must do more to secure our borders - but how we go about securing them is also important.
Stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand some of the world's most deadly and disabling diseases.
Any doctor will admit that any drug can have side effects, and that writing a prescription involves weighing the potential benefits against the risks.
President Ford was a devoted, decent man of impeccable integrity who put service to his country before his own self interest. He helped heal our nation during a time of crisis, provided steady leadership and restored people's faith in the presidency and in government.
Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent.
Ranchers need clean water for their stock, farmers need it for their crops, every employer needs it to stay in business, and every living thing needs it for life... The law needs to be clear to protect water quality and the rights of landowners.
Genuine dialogue, not rhetorical bomb-throwing, leads to progress.
I haven't inherited the earth from my parents, I am borrowing it from my children.
You don't climb mountains without a team, you don't climb mountains without being fit, you don't climb mountains without being prepared and you don't climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. And you never climb a mountain on accident - it has to be intentional.