Kamala Harris - My mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan Harris, came to the United States from India alone at the age of 19. Her courage and determination made me who I am today.

. Every woman should be able to receive the health care she needs in her state. I am fighting to restore reproductive freedom nationwide.                         Investing in Hispanic-Serving Institutions means investing in the next generation of Hispanic and Latino leaders.

We have invested over $16 billion in these institutions — creating opportunities for students across the country to achieve their dreams.            Nearly 5 million Americans have benefitted from our Administration’s actions to provide student debt relief.

We will never stop fighting to make higher education affordable and create economic opportunity.                         We are building an economy where every American has the opportunity to not just get by, but to get ahead.                                                           I know that our economy is stronger when we invest in the ambitions and aspirations of the American people.

During my nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour, I spoke directly to small business owners to make sure they have the resources they need to turn their dreams into reality.

.  I grew up attending the 23rd Avenue Church of God in Oakland, California. It was my joy to welcome its current pastor, Reverend Demetrius Edwards, to the West Wing and reflect on that little church's big impact.                                   Our Administration enacted the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years — but there is more work to do to save lives. We need an assault weapons ban, red flag laws, and universal background checks.