Tony Cardenas

“I don't eat pork or beef. I cut that out when my father passed away about 20 years ago. I wanted to modify my diet because he passed away from diabetes. And, you know, it's very hereditary.”

“Truancy rates are directly correlated to low graduation rates.”

“The FCC was founded in 1934, and their first major action was in 1941 when they broke up NBC. NBC used to be NBC Red and NBC Blue, and they broke them up for the same exact reason: that there wasn't going to be a diversity of voices and because they were vertically integrated.”

“I wasn't the student body this, student body that. I was not much into running for office.”

“We need to get around a table, have a serious discussion about the holistic problems in our immigration system, and craft a common-sense solution.”

“I do like the nonpartisan atmosphere here at City Hall where you can talk with the person who opposes you and either get their support or not.”

“Who cannot appreciate the smell of bacon? It smells good, but I never want to grab a bite.”

“All parents want their kids to be on a healthy track to success.”

“To truly utilize the full potential of every person in our nation, our laws and representation must track the needs, concerns, and goals of the Latino community.”

“My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.”

“The San Fernando Valley has plenty of manufacturing zones, especially in the 29th Congressional District.”

“Meditation is about getting to a place where you're approaching things in a more calm, centering place rather than allowing yourself to get caught up in it.”

“I think, with Wi-Fi, we'll make L.A. a better place for our constituents.”

“Every community needs to get its fair share of services.”

“Every time I got paid, I would give my parents money. I would save some money, and I would have a little money to spend.”

“It's not up to one individual to decide, 'I'm going to dictate the outcome of what's going to happen legislatively.' That is not a democracy; it's an atrocity.”

“As someone who has owned a small business in the past, I understand how difficult it can be to get a loan.”

“Our kids have to understand that drinking underage is a poor decision that could drastically affect their chances to achieve the goals they've set.”

“The NCAA is acting like they can or are willing to self-police. It doesn't appear that they are willing to do it to the degree that they should.”

“As an engineer, you learn there is a solution to every problem. It may take you a while, but eventually you're going to find it.”