Political Quotes

John Garamendi: “We will go home for Christmas, and how many hungry will there be? How many unemployed will there be? We have work to do.…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2013
We will go home for Christmas, and how many hungry will there be? How many unemployed will there be? We have work to do. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
Said by
John Garamendi
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov
Dec 10, 2013

Share

More from John Garamendi

Jun 25, 2026

After years of work, we are one signature away from increasing access to affordable housing for hardworking Californians.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 30, 2026

As California’s Insurance Commissioner, I saw firsthand the devastating impact wildfires can have on families and communities. Homes were destroyed, lives were upended, and memories built over generations were lost in a matter of hours.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 28, 2026

This bill, like nearly all of the Trump and Republican agenda, does nothing to make Americans’ financial situation better.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 25, 2026

With House passage of this important legislation, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program will, for the first time since 1994, be modernized and brought into the 21st century.

garamendi.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation