“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 18, 2018
The reason we had a shutdown right now, is because Harry Reid, President Obama wants a shutdown and they have refused to compromise at all.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Cruz blames Democrats for the government shutdown.

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