John Garamendi: “We have work to do indeed. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________”

"No legislation of this scope is perfect, and while I am disappointed it does not include all my amendments, I am committed to building on the work that has been done and I am glad that this Committee was able to come to an agreement that…

Transparency is particularly important when it appears, as it does here, that the system’s ultimate capability will fall far short of the original promises.

The bill that passed is a loss for the country, and one whose consequences our children will feel for years to come unless Democrats regain control of Congress.

Every year, I have the privilege of nominating such a highly qualified cohort of high school students from the district to our nation’s prestigious service academies,