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As a newly elected progressive Democrat, Representative Ro Khanna (CA) couldn't be more out of step with the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives. He supports free public college, for example, along with a single payer health care system and a path to citizenship for undocumented residents.
On this episode of Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher, the Congressman Ro Khanna came by the studio to speak with Kara and Recode's Senior Editor for Policy and Politics, Tony Romm. The conversation ranged from Silicon Valley's responsibility toward American citizens to job creation and job loss due to technological advances.
You can read some of the highlights from the interview at that link, or listen to it in the audio player below. We've also provided a lightly edited complete transcript of their conversation.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement:
U.S. freshman congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing the 17th District of California, which includes Santa Clara, held a Town Hall meeting on May 7 at the Performing Arts Center of Santa Clara High School. Khanna was welcomed by Santa Clara City Councilmember Kathy Watanabe.
"We are all so proud to have you as our Congressman representing us in Washington during these uncertain times as our country moves forward," said Watanabe. "You have become a loud progressive voice on the Hill during your brief time representing District 17."
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) made the following statement on voting "no" for the American Health Care Act:
"Today, the House had a choice. We could cast a vote to uphold our country's values and keep people healthy, keep them secure, and keep improving care. Or a vote could be made that places corporate interests ahead of working families' livelihood. I am disappointed to say that latter happened.
Rep. Ro Khanna, congressman from California, talks with David Axelrod about the need for the Democratic Party to develop an effective economic message that resonates in every part of the country, why he supported Bernie Sanders in last year's Democratic primary, and why he believes President Trump's actions so far have benefitted Wall Street at the expense of Main Street.
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement on the release of President Trump's tax reform blueprint.
Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement on remarks made by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on rollbacks to net neutrality.
Congressman Ro Khanna has a message for the winners of Silicon Valley: You have a civic duty to help the entire country.
Talking with Recode's Kara Swisher and Tony Romm on the latest episode of Recode Decode, Rep. Khanna said techies should "answer the call to service" and help figure out how technology can uplift all Americans, not just the ones in the Bay Area. His constituency includes the headquarters of some of the world's most influential tech companies, including Apple, Intel, Yahoo and eBay.