Quotes from Alex Padilla

As the proud son of immigrants from Mexico, I watched my parents work resiliently hard for 40 years, my father as a cook and my mother as a housekeeper, to give my sister, my brother, and I a better chance in life.

Your zip code or your income level should not dictate your access to healthy drinking water.

Transitioning to renewable energy sources that create and keep good-paying jobs in America must be our focus.

The science is clear: to solve the climate crisis, we must protect our natural spaces.

Growing up, my mom and dad relentlessly emphasized hard work and a good education as key to a better future.

It is unacceptable that so many students who are juggling school, work, and family life are also going hungry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the immense, underlying inequities in our nation.

I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act. This critical legislation will not only invest in clean energy and improve transportation, but it will also prioritize projects in underserved communities and create good-paying jobs for the American people.

Our most historically underserved communities have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many in these communities have not had the option of not going to work or working remotely, increasing their risk of exposure to coronavirus.

For years, the Postal Service has been saddled with misguided financial requirements. Eliminating these burdens will allow us to invest in the long-term strength and stability of the Postal Service.

Police officers' disproportionate use of force against people of color is a stain on our nation.

Our neighborhood had more than its share of challenges, from poverty to crime to unhealthy air. It may not have been the safest neighborhood, but my mom felt blessed that we had the sanctuary of a backyard. And we had a strong sense of community.

Providing a quality education for children starts before they even arrive at school.

I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

You know, people should be able to vote free of any harassment, intimidation, obstacles, et cetera.

Throughout his upbringing and time as a public servant, Xavier Becerra has shown his passion for people and his commitment to improving the lives of those he serves.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to restore dignity and humanity to our immigration policies and to respectfully uphold America's legacy as a nation of immigrants.

Urban Indian Organizations are a lifeline to Native Americans living in urban areas across California.

Everything I know about work and opportunity, I learned from my parents. They risked everything to ensure my family and I could have a shot at the American Dream.

Young citizens on the verge of becoming adults deserve a real say in the world they will inherit.

Domestic violent extremism is not a threat limited to any single law enforcement agency.