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“We in Los Angeles, who have ourselves been helped to stand up - to recover and rebuild after a disaster - want to help the families and communities of the Gulf Coast,.”

Quote by Antonio Villaraigosa

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Antonio Villaraigosa

Antonio Villaraigosa served as the Mayor of Los Angeles. Born on January 23, 1953, he is a prominent politician and social activist. more

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