Mark Takano Quotes

You cant not be changed by the experience of seeing extreme poverty. You start to want to think about ways in which you can make the world better.

I think it is important for someone like me to not run away from who I am but embrace it. LGBT people across the country need to know they have a friend in Congress.

I taught high school English for 24 years. I always teach my students to appreciate the beauty of language and to write poetically.

I hope that by just being a competent member and expressing informed views on issues that aren't related to issues of LGBT equality, Republicans see me as a general asset.