Our democracy depends as much on casting a ballot as lending a hand to a neighbor in need.

It was you who made those words come true.

I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative.

We have made history; we have made progress. We have always led the way, and now we must continue to do so by remaining full participants in our democracy, and fighting for the American ideals we hold dear.

She has been an indelible part of every major progressive accomplishment in the 21st Century.

It isn't arrogant, it's confident.

what we're experiencing is America in reverse.

There has been no authorization to use force by Congress in this way

Law and order? This is chaos and confusion.

We haven’t reviewed the lawsuit, but if it’s from the California Republican Party and Harmeet Dhillon’s law firm, it’s going to fail.

I call on other states to follow California’s lead on redistricting before the midterm elections.

Weakness masquerading in strength

Let me underscore, it’s been a good evening — for everybody, not just the Democratic Party. But what a night for the Democratic Party.

I will be asking for you to help others — states like Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and more are all trying to stop Republican mid-decade redistricting efforts.

trying to rig the system

this tit-for-tat move was warranted

It was not just a victory tonight for the Democratic Party. It was a victory for the United States of America, for the people of this country, the principles that our Founding Fathers lived and died for.

Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with isn’t strength — it’s reckless, it’s disrespectful, and it’s beneath the office he holds