Alex Padilla actually said...

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

"One immediate step that the administration could take to relieve the burden on our communities would be to increase the Federal cost share of FEMA-eligible expenses."

"It should follow the facts and evidence and the needs of States and should not matter at all the political orientation of a State."

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