There is no question that we must do more to secure our borders - but how we go about securing them is also important. Mark Udall borderimportantquestion Change image and share on social
It's my belief that, like every other American, gay and lesbian couples should be able to make a lifetime commitment to the person they love and protect their families. Mark Udall americanbeliefcommitment Change image and share on social
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. Mark Udall accidentbalanceclimb share on social
I support allowing gay couples to marry because of - not in spite of - my values. And many of those values are the same ones deeply held by those who do not believe in gay marriage. Mark Udall allowcoupledeeply Change image and share on social
When I talk about the importance of the institution of marriage, I think of the commitment and the significance of standing in front of those closest to you and promising fidelity to your partner 'til death do you part.' Mark Udall closecommitmentdeath share on social
Reform is not for the short-winded. I'm committed to making sure the Senate is more than just a graveyard for good ideas. Mark Udall commitgoodgraveyard Change image and share on social
Climbing has worked for me in a number of ways on Capitol Hill. I'm much more inclined to look at what people do, as opposed to what they say. Also, it's about working together - we're all on the rope together, and you don't get to cut the rope if you're not getting along with someone. Mark Udall capitolclimbcut share on social
I've learned from being in the woods that titles don't mean much and that actions speak a lot louder than words - even in Congress. I always look for the people who want to act - people who want to run the river or climb the mountain - even if they're not members of my political party. Mark Udall actactionclimb share on social
In a country as large and diverse as America, compromise is how we get things done. It isn't always pretty, but we have to find solutions to our problems that, at the end of the day, most people can live with. Mark Udall americacompromisecountry share on social
Truth be told, I'm much more comfortable in a pair of hiking boots or with a rack of climbing gear than in front of a laptop. Mark Udall bootclimbcomfortable Change image and share on social
