John Garamendi actually said...

"Without a doubt, for us to do our job of authorization as well as oversight we need to have a solid foundation."

"I think I am going to suggest that we pursue a more informal but more often review of where we are on the major programs that we follow."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You have covered all of the issues that are before the committee and the concerns that the committee has."

"The problem begins with OMB sending the Coast Guard a minimum budget that doesn't reflect what we perceive the needs of the Coast Guard to be."