José E. Serrano

I would hope that we can continue to have a Justice Department that we can remedy what is wrong, grow on what is right, and serve the people well.

If we can't agree on what to call it, then maybe we can just agree that something is going on.

You have never seen a crowd react to a congressman bringing someone to a school as when you bring an astronaut.

NOAA is one of those agencies that really has to go out of its way to harm somebody because it is always trying to help somebody.

The Trump administration has attempted to eliminate the CDFI Fund by slashing its funding to a mere $14 million.

There is much work to be done on behalf of the American people and I, for one, am looking forward to a productive Congress.

I believe that we should do everything in our power to confront and address the suffering caused by racial terror and violence.

I support $35 million for the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Undergraduate Program at the National Science Foundation because we need to diversify science and make sure everyone has an opportunity.

I support $75 million for the National Instant Background Check.

I support $500 million for the Violence Against Women Act.

I support $255 million for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

I support $450 million for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.

I support $300 million for community oriented policing.

Gridlock is a result of democracy.

You know, we tend not to always be on time.

It is important that Congress stay the course, support existing law, and provide required funding so that America can once again achieve greatness in space exploration.

I would even want the territories to be included in the final count.

It is sad and I would just hope that we would look to do what is for the greater good of the American people.

We can't afford to lose access to healthcare, preexisting condition.

I support $35 million to prevent the trafficking of girls.

I support $150 million for Second Chance Act.

It is just an outstanding facility that has made amazing discoveries, including Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.

You will commit to not transfer the title of the observatory to a private party?

I believe that the Federal Government should maintain ownership of this facility, even if it is administered and run by an educational institution or a private party.

I am concerned about that, because just in your opening statement you listed so many wonderful things that have been done...