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I generally, as a progressive, have fought to make sure that the ultra-wealthy pay more, but this tax doesn't do that correctly, causing these people to pick up and to leave.

A tax that you pass has enduring consequences. When somebody leaves California, we can no longer tax them. That is a permanent problem.

I am certain that we in California have an argument why we need to do this because everywhere I go, people are saying we have to stop Trump.

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.