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“Oh, I think I'm pretty funny.”
“Not only is individual liberty part of California's heritage, it's a classic conservative principle - one that Republicans have ignored to our own detriment.”
“I think it's important to not just have one party rule.”
“I'd probably take the endorsement and support of any Republican, independent or Democrat who wants to get rid of Gavin Newsom and make California a better state.”
“Unfortunately, many in our homeless community suffer from severe mental illness.”
“From life sciences to manufacturing, San Diego's economy depends on federal policies that encourage the cross-border exchange of goods and ideas.”
“No one is born believing in harmful stereotypes. They are learned over time. The good news is they can be unlearned.”
“As a kid, I got exposed to city government at an early age. I'm sure that rubbed off on me.”
“California is just too expensive. It's unsustainable.”
“The Cross Border Xpress and improvements to the San Ysidro Port of Entry are making the flow of goods and services faster, easier and more efficient than ever.”
“I did not defund the police as mayor. I increased the budget. If we want the best and brightest men and women to protect us, we better darn well give them the tools, the training, and the support necessary to be successful.”
“I think our immigrants are a strength for us in San Diego. I think it's a strength in our communities in California. Our immigrant community in San Diego has been part of the fabric of our city for decades, and it's one that I'm proud of.”
“I believe that San Diego cannot truly reach its fullest potential until every San Diegan, no matter their ZIP code or race, has the opportunity to reach theirs.”
“When we see some of these pieces of legislation that want to eliminate single-family zoning in California, that's wrong.”
“Homelessness is a really important topic, and the business climate is also important.”
“Striving for equality and working together with people different from us is what America is all about, because beneath our differences we are bound by a common humanity we all share.”
“Divisive national politics continue to chip away at our daily life.”
“I did not allow tent encampments on the streets when I was mayor of San Diego.”
“I could never vote for Trump. His divisive rhetoric is unacceptable and I just could never support him.”
“If you don't have the dollars and cents, you'll not be able to accomplish anything.”