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<p><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Silicon Valley, CA – Today, a bipartisan group of national leaders announced their endorsement of Congressman Mike Honda for re-election to the 17th Congressional District.&nbsp; These endorsements include support from former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt; former Senator Tom Daschle, former Senate Majority Leader and founder of the Bipartisan Policy Center; and former Congressman Joseph Cao (R-LA).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“As House Democratic Leader in 2000, I encouraged Mike Honda to run for Congress and strongly supported him.&nbsp; I still stand proudly with Mike today.&nbsp; Twelve years ago, Mike ran an aggressive, broad-based campaign, and this campaign will be no different.&nbsp; As he did in his election, Mike will continue to build bridges and unite communities with his inclusive, effective style, just as he has in Congress to achieve progress on some of our nation's most contentious issues – education, health care, taxes and the economy.&nbsp; I stand with my successor as House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi, in endorsing Mike Honda for reelection – Silicon Valley continues to deserve Mike's effective leadership in Congress.”</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Former Senator Tom Daschle, Former Senate Majority Leader and Founder, Bipartisan Policy Center:</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“Mike Honda has been a true champion for progressive causes, but he has been able to do so in a bipartisan manner. </em></span></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“I have had the opportunity to work with Mike on health care policy over the years.&nbsp; He understands the importance of moving our health care system into the 21st century.&nbsp; He was a valuable partner in the fight to address health disparities and include affordable health insurance and mobile health as cornerstones of meaningful health care reform, advocating effectively for new solutions to age-old problems.&nbsp; Mike's efforts to make electronic health records the industry standard are an example of putting the power of Silicon Valley to work for the entire country. </em></span></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“Battles such as the one over health care can create sharp divides in Congress, but Congressman Honda has successfully bridged those gaps and found common ground with his Republican colleagues to address the pressing needs of our nation.</em></span></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“I am impressed by his commitment to improving civility and comity in the Congress in order to restore a legislative branch capable of working to solve the big issues facing our country.&nbsp; Silicon Valley is fortunate to have a representative in Congress who reflects its values and work ethic, and I wholeheartedly endorse his re-election in 2014.”</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Former Congressman Joseph Cao (R-LA):</span></p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 14pt;"><em>“I've had the chance to represent our country abroad with Mike Honda, and he is a true statesman.&nbsp; Mike has reached across both the ocean, and across the aisle, to create a better America.&nbsp; Whether the issue is health care or foreign policy, Mike has been a real-life voice of reason and wisdom.&nbsp; Because he has never shied away from tough issues or hard votes, he is a modern-day example of political courage that we need in our elected officials.&nbsp; I am fortunate to have worked with Mike in Congress, and I am proud to endorse his re-election in 2014.”</em><i>&nbsp;</i></span></p>
