Washington, Aug. 18 -- Congressman Jimmy Gomez issued the following press release:
LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered the keynote address to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its Pancakes & Politics speaker series. During his keynote, Gomez pointed to Los Angeles' role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make lasting investments in the region's future.
"Los Angeles has a unique opportunity to show the world what the future can look like." said Gomez. "The World Cup just put us on the global stage. The Olympics and Paralympics are next. But I'm not thinking about a few weeks of competition. I'm thinkin...