Kevin Kiley: “Unfortunately, we are in Day 6 of a government shutdown — one that I voted to avoid, just as I voted against government…”

My friends, tonight, we have a chance to make history. Never before has an independent been elected to Congress in California.

Our concern today is with particular practices that reduce competition, drive up costs and limit access for families.

This is the moment for Congress to assert itself.

We've seen partisan divisions really spin out of control in really harmful ways, and I think exhibit number one is the redistricting wars.