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I've spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

I remain as committed as ever to working across party lines with anyone who believes we must invest in the future of our economy by revitalizing our transportation infrastructure, ensuring every child is getting a world class education, and spurring research and development of new technologies.

Hey, I'm a former union president myself and also an attorney that represented a lot of unions.

In 1972, I signed a union card for SEIU. And for the last 38 years, 14 as president, it's been my life. I've seen the most miraculous, spectacular things. But there's a time to learn, a time to lead and a time to leave.

I honored my commitments, and as president, I will honor every commitment that I make to the men and women of this country.

My passion is to create a better society for our future citizens.

I've been an executive and a progressive executive with a record of accomplishments.

I have been a long and strong supporter of civil rights in my whole career. I led the fight to get the voting rights act re-enacted. I have been a strong supporter of affirmative action. I believe in it strongly.

In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community.