Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47^th President of the United States.

“Donald Trump will take the oath today because the status quo simply isn’t working for most people,” said Senator Kim. “The mandate for change isn’t just his, but everyone who swears an oath to public service. Within that change, we have a choice; between allowing corruption to thrive or combatting it, between handing out favors to corporations and special interests or providing opportunities for working families, and between being weak and alone or strong and leading the world into the rest of this century. Our job isn’t to score political points, but to make sure that the change we make brings a new status quo that works for everyone. I’m ready to get to work.”