Xavier Becerra
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“And this is what will happen to California if you let someone who is willing to promote that type of attitude become governor of the state of California,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra warned about the consequences of electing a governor who promotes anti-vaccine attitudes.
“We have to all vote no on 39 to send a clear message to Donald Trump and Steve Hilton that we want people to vote.”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra urged voters to vote no on Proposition 39 to send a message to Trump and Hilton.
“Before we pass a child on, we’re making sure that they are at grade level. We have to provide the tutoring that they need. We have to start earlier. We’ve started transitional kindergarten, which gets a 4-year-old into our schools. But too often when they’re one, two and three years of age, they’re not being prepared to get into our school system. So I would fight to make sure that we’re working with our teachers because they’re the most important people that will make sure their success for this child,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra outlined his education proposals including tutoring, early preparation, and working with teachers.
“If you listen closely, you can hear Donald Trump in that response,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra accused Hilton of owing loyalty to Trump during a debate over AI regulation.
“is not the way to do tax policy,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra explained his opposition to the one-time wealth tax on billionaires on the November ballot.
“not paying their fair share,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra said he agrees billionaires are not paying their fair share but argued the wealth tax is not the right approach.
“That’s what happens when vaccine-deniers take over,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra stressed his support for vaccines amid rising measles cases.
“I believe that the people who are supposed to train our kids should be treated like professionals. They are underpaid compared to professionals with similar education levels,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra argued teachers should be treated like professionals and are underpaid.
“more than in any other place in the country. California has thrived. Our dynamism has made us the fourth largest economy in the world.”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra closed the debate by emphasizing California's economic success.
“We have to be serious about tacking that,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra defended his record on homelessness while serving as state attorney general and vowed to clear encampments.
“That would make it harder for Californians to vote,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra criticized Hilton's backing of Proposition 39, which would require voters to present a government-issued ID.
“We can’t reward those who are willing to let families die.”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra argued against rewarding those willing to let families die in the context of vaccine policy.
“[Trump] used to put kids in cages. He used to separate those children from their parents. We changed all that. I am proud of the record in all my life of working on immigration and in protecting immigrant children,”
Xavier Becerra · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Becerra defended his record on immigration and protecting immigrant children, contrasting it with Trump's policies.