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
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
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
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
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
Don't let the Monday morning quarterbacks stop you from being bold. You've got to set a high bar. Antonio Villaraigosa barboldhave Change image and share on social
My kids and I are spending time together. And we're enjoying that. Family is important; I was gone a lot in the 20 years of public service. Antonio Villaraigosa enjoyfamilyimportant Change image and share on social
The Golden State has lost its luster. We've got to change our tax system and how we fund government. We're going to have to make it easier to create jobs in California, incentivize manufacturing, really put more in the way of investment in our public school system and our institutions of higher learning if we're going to stay the Golden State. Antonio Villaraigosa californiachangecreate 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
I've always said that L.A. is the city of America's future. It is to the world what London was in the 19th century and New York in the 20th because of the growth of the Pacific Rim countries. We're the portal to the emerging world. Antonio Villaraigosa 19th20thamerica share on social