Deb Haaland
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“In 230 years, there's never been a Native American woman in Congress. I have never seen myself in that body of our government,”
Deb Haaland · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04
Haaland said this in a 2018 ABC News interview when she became one of the first two Native women elected to Congress.
“Tonight, you made history. You chose a future where New Mexico comes first, where working families have a chance to get ahead, and where every New Mexican has a voice.”
Deb Haaland · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Haaland continued her X post celebrating her projected win as the first indigenous governor in U.S. history.
“Thank you, New Mexico! It is the honor of my lifetime to be elected your 33rd Governor,”
Deb Haaland · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04
Haaland posted the message on X after being projected to win New Mexico's gubernatorial race and become the first indigenous governor in U.S. history.
“Their attempt to profit off this sacred place shows a clear lack of consideration and disrespect for the lives that New Mexicans live.”
Deb Haaland · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Haaland criticized Trump and BLM director Steve Pearce over the plan to remove the Chaco buffer zone.