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Alex Padilla: It’s a choice, folks, that we’re making. What kind of a country are we working towards? It’s a choice that this…

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
It’s a choice, folks, that we’re making. What kind of a country are we working towards? It’s a choice that this Administration and congressional Republicans have made of what we’re seeing on the streets. America deserves better.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Calling for a reflection on the direction of the country.

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