Mark Udall Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Udall.

Mark Udall is a former American politician who served as a United States Senator from Colorado from 2009 to 2015. He was born on July 18, 1950, in Tucson, Arizona, to a prominent political family. His father, Mo Udall, served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona and his uncle, Stewart Udall, served as Secretary of the Interior under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Mark Udall started his career in the private sector, working in various positions before entering the world of politics. In 1997, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 2nd congressional district. During his time in the House, Udall became known for his advocacy on environmental and conservation issues.

In 2008, Udall successfully ran for the U.S. Senate, winning against his Republican opponent. During his tenure in the Senate, he continued to prioritize environmental protection and energy policy. Udall also served on several committees, including the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Intelligence.

After leaving the Senate in 2015, Mark Udall has remained involved in public and nonprofit work, advocating for various causes, including renewable energy and public lands conservation. He has also been involved in efforts related to civil liberties and national security.

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The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.

The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.

Mark Udall

Freedom

When I talk about the importance of the institution of marri

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

Marriage

On the mountains mistakes are fatal. In politics, mistakes a

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.

Mark Udall

Politics

Some of the best times I've spent in Colorado have been in t

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

Mom

Our livelihood is intimately tied to the food we eat, water

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

Food

President Ford was a devoted, decent man of impeccable integ

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.

Mark Udall

Faith

I support allowing gay couples to marry because of - not in

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

Marriage