Katie Porter: “If taxpayers are going to spend billions on water infrastructure, I think it is our job to ensure that those projects…”

Running a race like this isn't easy, and coming up short is hard, but democracy is worth doing hard things for.

I want to have a pleasant, positive conversation … And if every question, you’re going to make up a follow-up question, then we’re never going to get there.

I’m taking responsibility for this situation, and I’m also not going to back down from fighting back for California, from being tough.

I’m going to hold myself to that standard, to do better and to acknowledge that I fell short.