I want to figure out how we put California and America back on track - how we bridge this partisan divide that is so polarizing. Antonio Villaraigosa americabackbridge Change image and share on social
I have decided not to run for the U.S. Senate and instead continue my efforts to make California a better place to live, work, and raise a family. We have come a long way, but our work is not done, and neither am I. Antonio Villaraigosa californiacontinuedecide share on social
The fact is this is a great country because we've always embraced immigrants. The fact is we have every right to enforce our borders and to protect them, but we also need to provide a pathway for citizenship. Antonio Villaraigosa bordercitizenshipcountry share on social
There are teachers' unions around the country realizing they want to improve standards of the profession, improve the quality of their profession, and ultimately attract the best and the brightest to their profession. The vast majority of teachers are dedicated and committed. Antonio Villaraigosa attractbrightcommit share on social
Look, you're not going to get me to say that Democrats don't make mistakes. We do. I mentioned two areas - pension reform and seniority and tenure. I've done both - I've advocated for both. I've advocated for - seek for reform as well. Antonio Villaraigosa advocateareademocrat share on social
The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here. Antonio Villaraigosa calldemocracyduty Change image and share on social
Some critics say I spent too much time on politics. I don't put much stock in the critics. Antonio Villaraigosa criticpoliticput Change image and share on social
We're not a homogeneous party, anymore than the Republicans are. But we are a party that I think has a plan to take us forward. Antonio Villaraigosa anymoreforwardhomogeneous Change image and share on social
You've got to do what's right, or what you think is right. And you've got to make tough decisions. And you've got to be willing to take on your friends when you disagree with them. Antonio Villaraigosa decisiondisagreefriend Change image and share on social
I say to people that Los Angeles is a city of America's hope and its promise. It's a city where we come from every corner of the Earth here to make the American dream happen. Antonio Villaraigosa americaamericanangeles Change image and share on social
