Alex Padilla actually said...

I appreciate the opportunity to chime in on this hearing as well.

EDA's mission to promote a resilient economy and address rapidly evolving economic conditions I think must prioritize disaster recovery.

we rarely focus on the longer term economic challenges for entire communities that can persist for months or years after a disaster hits.

too many jurisdictions across the country seem to be going backward and putting LGBTQ+ youth in more vulnerable and dangerous circumstances.