John Garamendi actually said...

"Maintaining the Mississippi River will lower shipping costs, allowing U.S. growers, producers, and manufacturers to compete."

"We have to invest in our waterways and the maintenance of them to make sure that we can compete."

"If America is going to continue to be a leader in the global economy, then we must act like economic leaders."

"We must invest in our small businesses and in economic development for hard hit communities."