Mark Takano: “I ask you to reconsider this provision.”

Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.

“Today, we are being called to our own 'Go for Broke' moment.”

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

Every generation must take up the work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America so that America lives up to its promise.