I'm excited about Los Angeles because I believe in her. I believe in her destiny. I think that the fact that we have so many different people from so many parts of the world is a big reason why L.A. is the city of America's promise. Antonio Villaraigosa americaangelesbig share on social
The Democrats and Republicans need to come together. I've criticized Democrats for their unwillingness to address entitlement reform and Social Security and Medicare. Republicans, on the other hand, never saw a tax that they liked, even when it meant closing tax loopholes. They don't want to in any way support any revenue enhancements. Antonio Villaraigosa addressclosecriticize share on social
In no small part I think all of us kind of look in the mirror and feel good or not feel good about the person we seen in the mirror in no small part because of the jobs we have. Antonio Villaraigosa feelgoodjob Change image and 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
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 got to grow up with a mother who taught me to believe in me. Antonio Villaraigosa growmotherteach 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
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