Political Quotes

Rob Bonta

The Public Record

Attorney General of California since 2021

Quotes by year · 2021–2026148 total · peak 2026 (71)
2021: 6 quotes2022: 2 quotes2023: 1 quote2025: 68 quotes2026: 71 quotes

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  1. Because of the high risk of errors and the limited window for correcting mistakes, many of the millions of voters who rely on mail voting—especially voters with disabilities and those in rural areas—would likely be denied mail ballots and, as a result, disenfranchised.21 sources2026oregoncapitalchronicle.com
  2. If litigation challenging final implementation of the EO does not even begin for several more weeks, it would be extremely difficult—if not impossible—to obtain a definitive judicial resolution with enough time remaining for States to redesign and reorder their ballot mail, train elections officials, and adequately educate the public before the November midterms.15 sources2026oregoncapitalchronicle.com
  3. Consolidation here not only leads to higher prices — it also leads to fewer opportunities for important stories to come to life, and fewer ways for audiences to encounter stories, ideas, and perspectives beyond their own experiences.8 sources2026salon.com
  4. For over half a century, the (Endangered Species Act) has stood as a bipartisan example of what it means to protect an irreplaceable part of our planet, but these new rules attempt to destroy longstanding and integral regulatory protections and open the door to further species decline and possible extinctions.8 sources2026lailluminator.com
  5. Audiences on every sofa and in every movie (theater) seat would feel the impact of this unlawful merger.2 sources2026ctmirror.org
  6. Public safety should never become a bargaining chip. Emergency preparedness funding should be based on public need, not political agendas.2 sources2026newjerseymonitor.com
Oct 15, 2026

There is no widespread voter preference, voter fraud problem. It doesn't exist. It is a lie. It is a conspiracy theory.

foxnews.com
Oct 2, 2026

More gasoline burned means more gasoline sold. This rule lines the pockets of Trump’s oil executive buddies and donors.

sourcenm.com
Sep 25, 2026

I'm grateful that our State Supreme Court reaffirmed my authority as Attorney General to supervise county sheriffs.

cbsnews.com
Sep 23, 2026

We’re still all in, in California. No matter what the Trump administration does, we’re going to push to participate in the climate action that is needed to meet this moment and to rise to the occasion.

theguardian.com
Sep 23, 2026

Because we have to go to court and block an unlawful action by the Trump administration each time, it takes time. It slows the process down and we know we are running out of time and we need to be urgent and aggressive.

theguardian.com
Sep 10, 2026

Caring for our wildlife and our environment is part of caring for our future, yet President Trump seems to care only for himself and his industry friends.

calmatters.org
Sep 10, 2026

For over half a century, the (Endangered Species Act) has stood as a bipartisan example of what it means to protect an irreplaceable part of our planet, but these new rules attempt to destroy longstanding and integral regulatory…

lailluminator.com
Aug 30, 2026

Meta has agreed to make massive transformations that will reduce the risk of harm from its platforms — and will do it within months.

cbsnews.com
Aug 28, 2026

President Trump doesn’t understand how elections work. He’s repeatedly broken the law, so we’ve repeatedly taken him to court.

commondreams.org
Aug 28, 2026

Today, the district court blocked the rule, making it clear that President Trump must keep his hands off our elections. The right to vote is a foundational principle of our democracy, and we’re making sure it remains protected for everyone.

commondreams.org
Aug 28, 2026

From the beginning, it’s been clear that President Trump doesn’t understand how elections work. He’s repeatedly broken the law, so we’ve repeatedly taken him to court.

commondreams.org
Aug 28, 2026

Today, we're taking legal action to stop this unlawful rule in its tracks and ensure that voters can exercise their constitutional right to vote.

cbsnews.com
Aug 26, 2026

I am proud to deliver this settlement that addresses the concerns at the core of our lawsuit and institutes real change, real transparency, and real enforceable protections for children on Facebook and Instagram — right now, no more…

rollcall.com
Aug 18, 2026

Exploiting our most vulnerable residents to boost corporate profits is not only morally wrong, it’s also illegal.

calmatters.org
Aug 18, 2026

They don’t have any legitimate claim,” he told CNN’s Jim Sciutto on Monday. “Honestly, it reeks of desperation.

huffpost.com
Aug 12, 2026

Bonta characterized Ellison's demand as an "attempt to blackmail the state into letting an illegal deal through."

reason.com
Aug 11, 2026

Paramount has lost the plot as it continues to lose in court. It didn’t work the first time … and it won’t work this time.

salon.com
Aug 4, 2026

Tariffs are taxes, and the American people cannot and should not shoulder the extra costs that come from the president's failed and illegal economic policy — no matter how much the President wants them to.

cbsnews.com
Aug 4, 2026

This is President Trump's third attempt to illegally impose tariffs that would make life more expensive for American families and small businesses, and this is the third time we're taking the administration to court over this misuse of…

cbsnews.com
Aug 3, 2026

If litigation challenging final implementation of the EO does not even begin for several more weeks, it would be extremely difficult—if not impossible—to obtain a definitive judicial resolution with enough time remaining for States to…

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Aug 3, 2026

Because of the high risk of errors and the limited window for correcting mistakes, many of the millions of voters who rely on mail voting—especially voters with disabilities and those in rural areas—would likely be denied mail ballots and…

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Jul 29, 2026

Voting is the fundamental right from which all other rights flow. That’s why, in the face of threats to our democracy, California has led the way in enacting laws that strengthen the security of our elections. I’m grateful Senator Padilla…

padilla.senate.gov

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