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“The United States was built on the idea that we could create a free country that would serve as a haven for those fleeing persecution.”
“As you get a changing of the guard in Washington D.C., with different people from different sectors, you'll start to break through the gridlock.”
“I served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and currently serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Yet I still experience people telling me to 'go back' to China or North Korea or Japan. Like many immigrants, I have learned to brush off this racist insult.”
“The only thing worse than watching an Alex Jones video is the government trying to tell Google not to do it - to prevent people form watching the Alex Jones video. We can't even do it if we tried.”
“We must act to reduce the increasingly dangerous and destructive levels of carbon pollution that account for practically all of global climate change.”
“I have had strangers come up to me and attempt to mimic the Chinese language in a derogatory manner. I have been told countless times that I speak 'good' English. I have been asked why someone like me would be interested in watching NFL football. On any given day, if I walk around with a camera, I will be mistaken for a tourist from Asia.”
“I think there is a lot of activism and energy from people all over America, and some of them are being represented by members that appear to be ignoring their constituents.”
“A mercurial plan of action may have worked in the Trump Organization board room, but it's a disastrous tactic in foreign affairs.”
“At its core, our military is comprised of service members who are proud of their country and are willing to go to great lengths to protect American virtues of liberty and justice. I was one of them.”
“Offering thoughts and prayers are a valuable way to let loved ones know you care, but no one should offer them at the expense of action.”
“Our military leaders have studied the climate change issue and now believe that mitigating climate change is an urgent national security issue.”
“Encryption would help prevent a lot of cyber attacks.”
“I am a Democrat; I want to fund programs that help people. In order to do that, you need to have revenues and you have revenues when you have jobs.”
“The President should not be able to enrich himself and his family at taxpayer expense, period.”
“The president of the United States has a serious job with deadly serious responsibilities. Rash and impulsive decisions by him can lead to negative outcomes and distractions that undermine the strength of our nation.”
“Donald Trump believes in conspiracies. He has thin skin and is impulsive.”
“One thing I am scared of is the unlimited amounts of dark money that Republicans have access to in terms of the Koch Brothers, Sheldon Adelson. There is a large pool of Republican mega-donors who can pump money into competitive races across America.”
“I came here as an immigrant. We were poor. We went to flea markets to sell gifts to make ends meet. Just the mere fact that I can be running for Congress is something that can only happen in a place like America. It's such a wonderful country.”
“I've been very thankful in my state legislative career to have gotten support from both the MPAA and various movie studios.”
“Safely welcoming those seeking refuge into our country is the right thing to do.”