John Garamendi actually said...

I would be remiss in saying that the power of the purse lies with the Congress, not with the President.

Garamendi emphasizes Congress's constitutional power over budget appropriations.

10/21/2019

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The more likely event is to use the ports. If we are going to have a nuclear threat, it is likely to come from a container.

We are going, this committee is going to have to seriously consider modifying the mission of the Coast Guard.

Failing that, it is folly for us to believe the Coast Guard will be able to adequately maintain operations.

It is not just the administration. It is this Congress as well.