Mark Leno Quotes

The only thing that could come to mind is that he's politically pandering to the far right, which has been demanding that he make a statement... I'd like to take her at her word that he only considers the policy implications, which means there's no need to make such a hurried decision. - Mark Leno

The only reason that he could be doing this is that he is pandering to the far right. - Mark Leno

The Legislature has done the hard work of picking up the issue of the day, holding public hearings, having public debate and making a decision... (A veto) would be an enormous disregard for the deliberation of both houses and the millions of people who wish him to sign the bill. - Mark Leno

The Democrats are labeled profligate spenders, but I can guarantee I didn't have one bill with a $15 million price tag... We've got a $9 billion deficit and Bonnie wants to spend $15 million. - Mark Leno

Our current laws tell peaceful, law-abiding, tax-paying, native-born citizens, you and your partner must either split up or leave the country... This is nonsense and it's completely mean spirited. - Mark Leno

No. 1, the crime would not have occurred. And the brutality would not have been (as bad) as it was. This was a hate crime because she was a transgender woman. - Mark Leno

No legislative body has ever passed such a measure. It would be historic. - Mark Leno

Margita Thompson has said all kinds of things in the past that have proven not to be true... I will continue to make my request to meet with the governor and explain why there are millions of people who are suffering under the inequality of the current law and who need this bill to be signed. - Mark Leno

It's unfortunate for the Republicans to say if we don't see it their way, we're soft on crime or support the criminals, which is not the case. Many of these bills would appear to make sense, but you have to understand the unintended consequences. - Mark Leno

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