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The quote says that access to enough food is closely connected to whether people can take advantage of higher education. It suggests that food insecurity can be a barrier to equal educational opportunity. It also frames food security as an important part of making college and other higher education options available to everyone.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alex Padilla
American politician and engineer
Alex Padilla is an American politician and engineer. He has served as the senior United States senator from California since 2021, after earlier holding state and local office in California. A Democrat, Padilla was California’s 29th secretary of state from 2015 to 2021. Before that, he served in the California State Senate and on the Los Angeles City Council, building a career in public service across city, state, and federal roles.
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