If you’re a newsletter subscriber, you likely read about this experience in yesterday’s segment. I wanted to share a couple more photos from our experience because we couldn’t be more grateful to @buuvannygren & the Navajo Nation.

After Christmas, Olivia and I were so graciously invited to pay a visit the Navajo Nation. We spent three days understanding the true tribulations Navajos endure to obtain running water.

We visited the Benally family sheep camp in Naasłah Canyon. We were able to assist another family repair their plumbing, while Olivia pitched in to help haul water for the family’s flock.

Among the dry, sandy washes, and Navajo sandstone formations shaped by millions of years of erosion, we noticed the sparse vegetation across miles of rangeland.

This trip was exactly the reason I introduced the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act. The scale of the challenges across the Navajo Nation is enormous. The shared experience strengthened our resolve.

We ended our visit by exploring Navajo cultural landmarks, buildings, Navajo Veterans Memorial Veterans Park beneath the renowned Window Rock, and distributed holiday presents to children at Hogan Hozhoni.

The patriotism of countless Navajos through their military service, the skill of Navajo Code Talkers has proven valuable to not only the state of Arizona, but the country as a whole. I have immense appreciation for the Navajo people’s rich traditions and how they’ve overcome adversity throughout their history. ... See MoreSee Less