“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Alex Padilla

The Public Record

Alex Padilla is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from California since January 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris when she became Vice President. Padilla is the first Latino senator from California and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, climate change, and healthcare access during his tenure. He previously served as the Secretary of State of California from 2015 to 2021, where he worked on expanding voting access and modernizing the state's election system.

Quotes by year · 2012–20261,619 total · peak 2023 (580)
2012: 2 quotes2016: 3 quotes2017: 1 quote2019: 12 quotes2020: 14 quotes2021: 179 quotes2022: 176 quotes2023: 580 quotes2024: 259 quotes2025: 167 quotes2026: 226 quotes
Jan 9, 2024

municipal bonds can play an important role in funding capital projects that mitigate climate related risks

congress.gov
Jan 9, 2024

the tax exemption is secure, and that that will continue onward and be an important part of the financing effort

congress.gov
Jan 9, 2024

This type of systemic risk--financial risk, extends beyond wildfires, and has the potential to affect drought-stricken towns, heat-prone communities, or high-flood-risk areas across the country.

congress.gov
Jan 9, 2024

I am proud to represent California. I know you are familiar with the most populous and diverse state in the nation, and it has been a leader on climate policy across the board.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2023

The fact that you two are before us for consideration says a lot about the two of you.

congress.gov
Dec 13, 2023

The fact that you two are before us for consideration says a lot about the two of you.

congress.gov
Dec 12, 2023

You two don't just [snaps fingers] get here like that.

congress.gov
Dec 7, 2023

I rise to introduce the bipartisan Local 9-8-8 Response Act. This legislation would boost our continued efforts to improve access to and accuracy of mental health crisis response through the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Lifeline. In an effort to…

govinfo.gov
Nov 30, 2023

I rise to speak in support of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act and the Accelerating Small Business Growth Act, which I reintroduced today. The unprecedented investments provided by the bipartisan…

govinfo.gov
Nov 29, 2023

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how in the Senate, '60' is the new '51.'

congress.gov
Nov 29, 2023

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how in the Senate, '60' is the new '51.'

congress.gov
Nov 28, 2023

One thing I'm trying to figure out is how in the Senate, '60' is the new '51.'

congress.gov

Politicians like Alex Padilla