... is a great town, |
[Introduced to the crowd as] the future of progressive politics in America, ... but I'm also known as the most bipartisan speaker in a generation. |
A champion for civil rights and social justice like him does not come around every day, ... He wanted nothing less than what all Americans strive for — a good job, safe neighborhoods, quality schools and a place to call home. |
A few years ago, when (tourists) came to Hollywood, they were frankly a little let down because it didn't seem like that shining emerald of a place that they knew from afar. |
Chief Bratton and I are committed to providing a police department that's transparent, accountable and inclusive, ... The days of closed-door internal investigations that do little to advance the public's confidence are over. With today's actions, the LAPD is opening up itself to review by its peers in the law enforcement community and actively seeking to improve its own operations. |
creative capital of the country and the entertainment capital of the world. |
Des Moines, Iowa ... |
enthusiastic about this opportunity. |
For Los Angeles, it's an opportunity for us to showcase that you can come from every corner of the earth and live together in harmony and peace and make it in America, |
Great cities grow and prosper together, ... But for far too long, neighborhoods in need all across Los Angeles have been left behind. My appointees to the CRA commission bring the breadth and depth of experience needed to aggressively move important projects forward to revitalize our neighborhoods, bringing back economic development, jobs and housing. |
has worked to relieve traffic congestion, reduce the impact of development on city streets and ensure the safety of the millions of drivers who commute on Los Angeles streets. |
He joked that he was sorry he put the plane down 6 inches off the center line, |
He said to me that he would continue to work to keep the peace, |
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a significant opportunity to celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanics to the city of Los Angeles. I'm so proud to be a part of a city that thrives on its diversity and takes time out to recognize this strength in special ways like this. |
Hosting the Games would be not only great for Los Angeles and the nation, but also a world community that is searching for common ground, |