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Veronica Escobar: “El Paso really deliberately post NAFTA, after we saw double…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso

Published April 12, 2018 | Video Starts at 42:01

You know, a quarter of our jobs in El Paso are related, related to trade. And that didn't come about also in an organic way. I mean, El Paso really deliberately post NAFTA, after we saw double digit unemployment, our economy was spiraling. We took proactive steps to diversify our economy, to go into health care and to be a trade hub. And so I Tell the story of El Paso when I sit down with President progressive groups or progressive Dems. (42:01–42:09)

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Asserts that El Paso faced double-digit unemployment and economic decline post-NAFTA.

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“I just don't see a path for a Republican majority.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 08:56-09:01
“Every district is different. Trade issues and conversations are different in my district than they may be in another district in Texas.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 09:46-09:55
“It takes a lot of money to run for a congressional seat, and it's difficult for women, and especially women of color who don't have access…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 11:42-11:55
“The race was a different type of race in terms of the amount of money we had to raise, in terms of the relationships nationally and…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 13:21-13:32
“In a body as small as a commissioner's court where there's five of you and you do only need two votes, two other votes to get your work…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 14:27-14:37
“The local issues, in many respects, are not partisan, are nonpartisan.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 15:18-15:22
“Three of my county judge predecessors pled guilty to corruption, including the county judge that I served with at that time.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 18:06-18:15
“I do think people want civility back in their public discourse.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 19:07-19:13
“He doesn't have the skills, qualifications or I think the honesty to be president.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 19:54-20:03
“What I have heard repeatedly from members that I have spoken to about the president, he changes his mind not from day to day, but from hour…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 20:53-21:05
“I have not seen a reasonable individual [in the Oval Office] in all of this time.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 21:57-22:03
“Most women would say, I can't do it [run for office].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 23:16-23:25
“It's very difficult for women to run for office, especially if you are a mother.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 23:17-23:25
“The responsibility frequently falls on the woman to be the primary caregiver for the children.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 23:33-23:41
“I do think things are changing, and I do think partnerships are changing and relationships are changing, but it's been slow in coming.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 25:19-25:29
“During the Hillary campaign, there was a lot of talk about the sleeping giant. Right. The Hispanic vote turning out.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 26:55-27:02
“You don't just insult Mexicanos and, you know, and they come out in droves to vote.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 27:11-27:20
“People have to feel like they have someone to vote for, not just someone to vote against.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 27:32-27:39
“If we had had a great president and a great Congress, I was not going to run for county judge again.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 29:31-29:39
“What we have seen during this administration is rampant corruption. We have seen self-dealing and the violation of the emoluments clause.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 31:10-31:21
“I think collusion has been laid out for the public to see.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 31:22-31:26
“I do think it should happen. You think that should be impeached? I do.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 31:45-31:45
“I don't think we would be successful. I don't think impeachment would be successful.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 33:44-33:50
“I have not spoken to a single member of Congress about [the leadership race].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 35:29-35:34
“I want to know about the commitment to my district.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 35:54-35:58
“For other people, it sounds like there's, from what I've read, some legitimate issues about succession planning.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 37:19-37:26
“I think that's part of it [the pushback against Leader Pelosi is sexism].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 38:10-38:18
“I'm not a term limits person.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 39:03-39:06
“I think Bethel was extraordinarily successful.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 39:21-39:24
“He promoted El Paso and the border in a way like no other member of Congress had before.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 39:45-39:53
“Betho's major goal, really twofold, from my view as a constituent and as a friend, shed light on the incredible deficiencies at the VA and…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 40:08-40:25
“I'm so proud of the work that he did to paint our border and to push back, fight against the myths.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 40:47-40:54
“A quarter of our jobs in El Paso are related, related to trade.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 41:53-41:56
“We took proactive steps to diversify our economy, to go into health care and to be a trade hub.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 42:09-42:17
“I'm not against the wealthiest 1% getting huge tax breaks that create a larger divide between the wealthiest Americans and the disappearing…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 46:33-46:47
“We're going to have a trillion dollar deficit in 2020.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 47:23-47:27
“There was a new story about the Santa Teresa border wall that's going up and you had the border Patrol sector chief for the area, Chief…”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 47:57-48:18
“There's a reality to the fact that it didn't receive any funding in the omnibus bill.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 48:20-48:27
“We have a wall. It's a hideous, rusting monument to hate.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 48:45-48:50
“I want government spending in El Paso to go toward actual needs, not a vanity project for the President.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 49:17-49:24
“My hope is, is that Speaker Ryan on his way out allows a discussion and a debate over [DACA].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 49:48-49:58
“Hopefully we regain the House and can change legislation next year, can do something about [DACA].”
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“There were Promises made about the budget and, you know, holding fast to no votes until we got DACA in.”
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“I'm thinking armed services is important for my district. And so that will probably be my top request.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 51:51-51:59
“I've also thought about homeland security. There may be changes and tweaks that can happen within our system administratively.”
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“It's clear that our planet is on fire, it's flooding, and we're doing little to nothing to not stop it.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 53:45-53:58
“My votes will always be very pro environment.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 54:08-54:12
“Worked with the good folks who were preserving Casner range.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 54:21-54:25
“In county government, very little we could do on the gas pipelines, but we worked really hard to make sure that we got public hearings.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 54:30-54:38
“We were far too dependent pre NAFTA. We were very dependent on manufacturing.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 57:02-57:09
“The garment industry went across the border, really almost overnight.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 57:13-57:19
“We pursued health care. In fact, it's one of our fastest growing sectors of the economy.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 57:28-57:34
“Socioeconomically, we've lagged behind. Salaries, education, trade.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 57:54-58:03
“We have tremendous opportunities [through the military].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 58:18-58:22
“We have to tell the truth [about the border].”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 1:00:16-1:00:22
“The broad brush that is frequently used damages communities like mine more.”
A conversation with Texas congressional candidate Veronica Escobar of El Paso | Uploaded April 12, 2018 | 1:00:29-1:00:36
“Governor Rick Perry was running for president, he was on the national stage. He was at a Republican debate and said bombs were going off in…”
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“We all have an obligation to push back and tell the truth.”
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