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“Transportation is responsible for half of our state's air pollution, and many suffer as a result. Children are more likely to develop respiratory illnesses and struggle in school when they breathe smoggy air.”
“Transitioning to renewable energy sources that create and keep good-paying jobs in America must be our focus.”
“The Background Check Expansion Act will help prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands, and combat senseless gun violence.”
“For the family living paycheck-to-paycheck, or those at risk in their current living situation, access to affordable housing is pivotal to their safety and long-term stability.”
“My parents immigrated to California from Mexico in the 1960s in search of a better life. They arrived from different regions of Mexico with little formal education, but a tremendous work ethic and big dreams.”
“I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
“We need to, in my opinion, to restore the full strength of the federal Voting Rights Act.”
“While no state has more at stake in immigration policy than California, the entire nation stands to benefit from thoughtful immigration reform.”
“With the passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, we are sending a loud and clear message - we must reject all forms of anti-Asian discrimination and hate.”
“I supported the American Rescue Plan because it recognized we need a comprehensive approach to our economic recovery.”
“With just an elementary school education, my father worked as a short order cook for forty years before retirement. He liked to boast that his kitchen 'never failed an inspection.' For the same forty years, my mother worked tirelessly as a housekeeper for a group of families in the affluent communities of Studio City and Sherman Oaks.”
“You know, people should be able to vote free of any harassment, intimidation, obstacles, et cetera.”
“Investing in resilience and sustainability programs is essential to stretching our limited water resources, ensuring safe drinking water for at-risk communities, and adapting to climate change.”
“It is important that we honor and remember the sacrifices of countless families in the mobilization to defeat fascism during World War II.”
“Throughout his upbringing and time as a public servant, Xavier Becerra has shown his passion for people and his commitment to improving the lives of those he serves.”
“Domestic violent extremism is not a threat limited to any single law enforcement agency.”
“Immigrants are critical to our strength in every essential industry, from agriculture and education to health care, domestic work, construction, food processing, technology, and many more.”
“For too long, our immigration system has failed to live up to the ideals and principles our nation was founded on.”
“We must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in order to reform the system that led to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Adam Toledo, and too many more.”
“Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must address inequities facing Native Americans.”