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" To truly utilize the full potential of every person in our nation, our laws and representation must track the needs, concerns, and goals of the Latino community. "
Tony Cardenas
Potential
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" We must make the masses understand that we have a responsibility to care for our animals and that when things get messed up, it's usually because human hands have caused it. "
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Up
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" I think it's not up to Congress to dictate what the right amount of diversity is, but I think it's Congress' place to ask the question, to any industry, in talking about what's going on out there. Is there a lack of preparation of the community to be ready to be involved in that industry? "
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" California's redistricting process creates a historic opportunity for Valley Latinos to have a strong and unified voice in Congress for the first time. The opportunity to be the Valley's first Latino Congressional representative is humbling, and I'm proud that so many diverse leaders have come together to support this campaign. "
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