"I am also concerned, consistently concerned that the African-American unemployment rate continues to be more than double the rate of white Americans."
"I have had conversations with folks at PG&E. You know, the utility industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation."
"I am pleased, though, to see the increase for Job Corps funding for $27,000,000."
"for the life of me, I can't figure out why you would rob Peter to pay Paul because that is what it is doing."
"you can't cut from the substance abuse account and put it into the mental health account, and then cut the criminal justice substance abuse program also."
"I think we need more resources for this, but I know in my district, again, in the city of Oakland, we care much about ensuring that all young people have access."
"You are cutting $6,700,000 from the minority AIDS program."
"no country is perfect. Vietnam, China, the United States, we have many countries that have not accomplished what we think are universal standards of human rights."
"the opportunity cost to U.S. exporters of maintaining the embargo is around 1.2 billion per year"
"It is only through discussion, dialogue and diplomatic relations will that ever occur."
"I have been a strong advocate for ending the 50 years of failed policy with Cuba."