“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordJune 6, 2026
“UC Riverside was the first school in the UC system to be recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution; and in 2018, UCR was recognized as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. These grants have allowed those schools to expand their recruitment, retention, mentorship, and opportunities for students underrepresented in higher education. This money has opened doors for thousands of students over the years and bettered life for everyone on campus, not just a select few.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California
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Statement on cancellation of MSI grants

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