Chrissy HoulahanVerified account

I was one of 10 engineers at Stanford. We should be able to see our faces everywhere, our reflection in all careers and educational opportunities. We need to work to increase diversity in education and jobs. 11/

Valuing research and science should never be a partisan issue. We in Congress have been entrusted to represent the people who sent us there. We should all be relying on things like truth, research, and science to find our best paths forward. 12/

Q - What is your opinion on school choice? A - I am a strong believer in our public schools. I believe the first line of defense should be strong support of public schools and public educators. 14/

Q - Your thoughts on free speech in schools and college campuses? A - We need to protect the right to free speech in schools, on campuses, and everywhere in our country. We may not agree, but we must work to respect others’ opinions. 15/

Q - Do you represent the people of your community or the party? A - I represent the people of our community, today and always. Even when we don’t agree, I am here to stand for up for and elevate the voices of those in #PA06. 16/

Q - What are you doing about the southern border? A- I’m the daughter of a refugee. I honor the ability of someone coming here to seek asylum and as a refugee. Congress needs to look at the southern border holistically. I am for effective border security that involves... 17/

...technology, more judges, more social workers, and other elements. We need to work with people from both sides of the aisle to address the southern border in a way that secures our borders and upholds our values as a nation. 18/