Alex Padilla actually said...

"I will resist the temptation to engage or escalate partisan rhetoric in this hearing out of respect for the topic at hand."

"I think it is critical that all of our Federal agencies are well-equipped to protect threatened and endangered species."

"I am proud to support Medicare for All and look forward to working with you to move this forward."

"Medicare for All, I believe, can also help level the playing field for those suffering from mental illness, not just physical illness."