Any doctor will admit that any drug can have side effects, and that writing a prescription involves weighing the potential benefits against the risks. Mark Udall admitbenefitdoctor 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
Some of the best times I've spent in Colorado have been in the backcountry with my mom and siblings, and more recently, with my own kids. That is why I'm concerned to see today's kids spending more time browsing the Internet than exploring nature. Mark Udall backcountrybrowsecolorado share on social
We all recognize that Colorado and our nation have a long and storied tradition of gun ownership for hunting, outdoor recreation and self-defense. However, I am not convinced that combat weapons are necessarily part of that heritage. Mark Udall coloradocombatconvince share on social
It is deeply shocking and incomprehensible to me that despite volumes of documentation and living witnesses who can attest to the horrors of the Holocaust, there are still those who would deny it. Mark Udall attestdeeplydeny Change image and share on social
The new Congress needs to move quickly to strengthen the Army and Marines - not to send more troops to Iraq - but to rebuild our capacity to meet national security threats globally. Mark Udall armycapacitycongress Change image and 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
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
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. Mark Udall accessaccountamerican share on social
It's tough to know the value of water until it's gone. Mark Udall toughwater Change image and share on social
