HONORING SENATOR BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL

On 2026-01-09, Representative Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING SENATOR BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered foreign policy, veterans affairs.

HONORING SENATOR BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING SENATOR BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL (Mr. HURD of Colorado asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of former United States Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado who passed away at the age of 92. Senator Campbell lived a remarkable life. He was a decorated veteran, a champion for Native American communities, and a trailblazer in Congress. He was the first Native American elected to the Senate in more than 60 years, and he never forgot who he was or who he served. He represented Colorado's Third Congressional District in this Chamber and then served two terms in the Senate. He was always guided by integrity, independence, and a deep sense of duty. He didn't care about party lines. He cared about doing what was right. Colorado has lost a great leader. Our country has lost a great public servant. I join many in keeping his wife, Linda, and their family in our prayers. ____________________