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
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
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
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
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
Our livelihood is intimately tied to the food we eat, water we drink and places where we recreate. That's why we have to promote responsibility and conservation when it comes to our natural resources. Mark Udall conservationdrinkeat Change image and 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
Genuine dialogue, not rhetorical bomb-throwing, leads to progress. Mark Udall bombdialoguegenuine Change image and 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
Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent. Mark Udall debatedialoguedifference Change image and share on social