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On the recordOctober 10, 2017
When I was sworn into Congress, I said that one of my main duties was to fight for my constituents, no matter where they were from, no matter what God they worshipped, no matter the color of their skin; if they came here, they believed in our values, contributed to our country, that they deserved a place here in the United States of America.
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Jimmy Gomez
Democratic · California

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Gomez emphasizes his commitment to fight for all constituents' rights and values.

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