Alex Padilla
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Alex Padilla is a U.S. Senator who focuses on representing the interests of his constituents while fostering collaboration across political divides. This interview highlights his commitment to community engagement and the necessity of informed public discourse in addressing complex issues.
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2233] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1595. Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 60 (Thursday, April 3, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2233] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1596. Mr.”
“Mr. President, as the American people can clearly see, President Trump's new tariffs have become a massive tax hike on consumers--a tax on the food we eat, a tax on the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, every cup of coffee we have in the morning.”
“I think of the old horror movie where the person on the phone would say that the call is coming from inside the house. In State legislatures, in the Capitol, and in the Oval Office, radical Republicans are working hard--actively working hard--to make it harder for eligible Americans to exercise their constitutional right to vote.”
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