Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on the Appointment of Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement following the news of Laphonza Butler’s appointment to the U.S. Senate:
“Laphonza Butler is an incredible and groundbreaking choice to serve in the U.S. Senate representing our home state of California. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to uplifting women, working families, the LGBTQ+ community, and so many others.”
“I got to know Laphonza when she was delivering for the labor movement in California, and we remained close as she went on to work for now Vice President Kamala Harris while I was California co-chair of her presidential campaign. This was an incredible choice by Governor Newsom and I look forward to working closely with our trailblazing new Senator.”
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