Gavin Newsom: “27% of my state is foreign born.”

“In the spirit of your introductory remarks, just to set the scene. It's the size of 21 state populations combined. It's the most diverse state in the world's most diverse democracy. 27% of my state is foreign born. We practice pluralism. It's a point of pride. I say that because it needs to be said and you reinforce it here today. It's in that diversity that we have achieved so much strength.” (03:42–03:47)

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