Alex Padilla actually said...

"As goes California, so goes the Nation."

"I am proud of the work I have done on a bipartisan basis with the offices of Senator Graham and many other Republicans in the past on the issue of recognizing how comprehensive immigration reform can ..."

"The Federal Government is the government for all Americans, regardless of party, regardless of State."

"California often found itself being shortchanged by Federal Government grant programs, particularly those that are discretionary."