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
For some time, I've said this issue of comprehensive immigration reform is not just an issue about immigration or human rights or civil rights, it's about our economy. You take 11 million people from out of the dark and into the light. The think tanks have surmised that you are talking about trillions of dollars infused into the economy. Antonio Villaraigosa civilcomprehensivedark 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
When I ran the first time in 2001, they called me 'The Latino Mayor.' By the time I left in 2013, with a 58 percent approval rating, half the people liked me, half the people didn't. I was everybody's mayor. There was never any criticism that I was just for one group. Antonio Villaraigosa approvalcallcriticism share on social
Too many Californians are struggling to make ends meet, pay the bills, and send their kids to college. They are looking for progressive leaders in Washington who will fight for them, like Senator Boxer has done for over 20 years. Antonio Villaraigosa billboxercalifornian share on social
Every president, Democrat or Republican, every Congress, has gotten behind the idea that we have to invest in our highways, our bridges, our roads, our airports. The idea that now this is somehow a partisan issue, it boggles the mind. Antonio Villaraigosa airportbogglebridge share on social
I believe in family values, and I believe that we all ought to be able to have a family and marry if you want to. I don't think the government should be in that business of denying people the fundamental right to marry. Antonio Villaraigosa businessdenyfamily share on social
Everybody knows that L.A. is known for its addiction to the single-passenger automobile, the gridlock, the congestion on the freeways. Antonio Villaraigosa addictionautomobilecongestion Change image and share on social
How you are perceived is over a continuum of time. So I just keep on working. I've kind of always seen that as the antidote. Just keep on working. Antonio Villaraigosa antidotecontinuumhave Change image and share on social
I've made no secret that although I loved being a legislator, I particularly loved being a chief executive. Antonio Villaraigosa chiefexecutivehave Change image and share on social