Katie Porter: “I’m going to hold myself to that standard, to do better and to acknowledge that I fell short.”

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 was unable to be present to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 492. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA. ____________________

I urge my colleagues to oppose the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Molinaro). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…

What California needs now is a little bit of hope and a whole lot of grit, fresh blood and new ideas, leaders with the backbone to fight for what’s right.