The podiums. We believe this race and this debate transcends politics. This local congressional race is Getting National attention, there are many representatives from these National Outlets that are watching tonight. Curious to see the future of the Silicon Valley. District 17, where our nbc studios are located, is among the most dynamic and powerful districts in the country. So heres what were ge going to do. Were going to meet the panel and go over the ground rules in a few minutes. Lets begin with congressman honda. A familiar face in the region, the 73yearold is seeking his eighth term. But his story didnt start on capitol hill, but as a toddler. Mr. Honda and his family were forced to live in a japanese internment camp during world war ii. A graduate of san jose state and a member of the peace corps, honda had a distinguished career as a Science Teacher and school principal. Some of his key offices, the Santa Clara County board of supervisors, state assembly and currently one of
And i think that the kinds of energy that i use to comes from a very deep seeded desire to make sure that this country does the right thing. I mentioned that in 42 our government had gone awry, had made mistakes. And i dont want to see that happen again to any group. And it has been one of my desires to make sure that youngsters get the voice that they need, and as a teacher i want to be able to do that, to teach youngsters to speak up, to be critical consumers of goods by thinking straight and thinking critically, be able to get a powerful education so they can choose their options in the future. I dont say to youngsters, get education for a job. Get an education so you have greater options in your career and your life. So the energy that really i dip into is from the people that i look at and the people that i want to help and also not everyone to see the Community Set aside and have a constitutional guarantee set aside solely because they look different or they look like the enemy.
And i think that the kinds of energy that i use to comes from a very deep seeded desire to make sure that this country does the right thing. I mentioned that in 42 our government had gone awry, had made mistakes. And i dont want to see that happen again to any group. And it has been one of my desires to make sure that youngsters get the voice that they need, and as a teacher i want to be able to do that, to teach youngsters to speak up, to be critical consumers of goods by thinking straight and thinking critically, be able to get a powerful education so they can choose their options in the future. I dont say to youngsters, get education for a job. Get an education so you have greater options in your career and your life. So the energy that really i dip into is from the people that i look at and the people that i want to help and also not everyone to see the Community Set aside and have a constitutional guarantee set aside solely because they look different or they look like the enemy.