Tina Kotek: “I just want us to get to a place in this country where we don't have to be doing those trainings and those protocols.”

One-third of Oregon families — including seniors, disabled Oregonians, and children — rely on Medicaid, which is the Oregon Health Plan.

There is power and love in this park tonight. On behalf of everyone who lives in Oregon, I am so sorry for what you are experiencing today. No parent, no family, no community should have to have this kind of day.

Your actions carry a heavy emotional burden and I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you as well.

I fought in the courts to make sure unlawful actions could not happen. 100 days later, the troops went home — not only Oregon troops, but California troops — and we averted a disaster.