Carly Fiorina Discusses Importance of Job Creation and Economic Growth at APAPA Candidates Forum in Sacramento

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As part of an ongoing commitment to engaging California's diverse population, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today participated in the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) Ninth Annual Voter Education and Candidates Forum.

"California has long been the land of opportunity in the land of opportunity, and it is the responsibility of our leaders in Washington to help protect the American dream we all want to live and defend for future generations," said Fiorina. "But under Barbara Boxer's watch, that dream is further out of reach because of job-killing regulations, higher taxes and greater government intrusion into our lives. With our nation facing sky-high unemployment and ballooning federal debt, Californians are rightfully calling for new representation in Washington."

California is home to more than half a million Asian American-owned businesses, and many of these companies are small and family-owned businesses. As part of her continued commitment to supporting our nation's small businesses and entrepreneurs, Fiorina has consistently urged for economic policies that lower taxes and reduce the regulatory burden on these job creators. Fiorina's economic growth plan also calls for the approval of pending free-trade agreements, including the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which has languished in Congress since being signed in June 2007.

"For the last 28 years, Barbara Boxer has said much but delivered little for the people of California. And as a result of her support for higher taxes, bigger government and job-killing regulations, our nation is now headed toward economic stagnation - not economic growth," Fiorina continued. "California deserves a U.S. senator who will stand up for California, create jobs and help solve our nation's most pressing challenges. If I earn the opportunity to serve our state in the U.S. Senate, I will go to Washington to fight for the millions of Californians who love their country and to help take our government back, make it listen and make it work."

APAPA was founded in 2001 by McDonald's owner and Asian Americans for Carly Honorary Chair C.C. Yin. The organization's mission is to empower and advance Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by encouraging active participation and leadership in civic and public affairs through voter registration events, internships, scholarships, voter education forums, and leadership, mentoring, and networking programs.

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