Mark Takano: “Therefore, I voted NO on the FY26 NDAA.”

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

America does not belong to one political party. America does not belong to a bloodline. And it certainly doesn’t belong to one man.

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

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