John Garamendi actually said...

"I want to stay with this for a while because it is, in my mind, fundamental to our work that we have a clear understanding of the mission and the resources necessary to carry out that mission."

"I want to really drill on this and get down into this in some detail."

"I think we need to do that, Mr. Chairman."

"The maritime industry is rather important. In fact, it is extremely important."