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The quote says it is wrong for students to have to balance school, work, and family responsibilities while also not having enough food. It frames hunger among students as a serious problem that should not be tolerated.
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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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