“I'm running for controller to ensure our government reflects the value...” — John Perez Quote

“I'm running for controller to ensure our government reflects the values of the people of California and increases prosperity by managing our finances smartly, efficiently and effectively.”

“If a voter initiative can deny gay people access to traditional representative, democratic processes, then in California, any other small, historically disadvantaged minority group can also be denied the right of representative.”

“We can't afford not to fully fund education.”

“I don't want to leave New York and leave my family. I don't like the distance. I just did a movie in California and it's kind of excruciating to be away from them so I think there is that sense.”

“A guy friend and I went to California Pizza Kitchen, and a group of pretty girls came over to us and said, 'You guys are gay, right?'”

“If you're in California, and it's raining, stay home because nobody can drive in the rain. It's like it's raining frogs. They're terrified.”