I am deeply committed to protecting the environment. During my 30 years of public service, I have made substantial contributions toward safeguarding our environment for future generations. My environmental record, detailed below is a clear indication that you can count on me to be aggressive in developing and advocating for solutions to these and other challenges.

In Congress, I am working with Congressional Democrats to fight for a robust public option, continue to be a tireless advocate for single-payer health care, and defend Medicare and Medi-Cal. We face a well-funded insurance and drug company opposition in Washington, and that is why it is more important than ever for the 10th Congressional District to elect a representative with a proven track record fighting for universal health care access. These are not just words; this is a lifelong passion.

One can measure the greatness of a society in how it treats its seniors. The men and women who spent decades building the foundations of America must be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve in their golden years.

The 10th Congressional District is a major transportation corridor, connecting the Bay Area to the Central Valley and the nation. Congestion on the freeways and railways plagues the region, delaying commuters, wasting time and fuel, and adding to air and atmospheric pollution. As your Congressman I will seek a seat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and pry money out of Congress to expand public transportation systems and improve highways that serve the Solano, Contra Costa, and Livermore areas.