John Garamendi actually said...

we need to have the nice to and the need to, the absolute have to have, versus what we would--you and us, you and I and perhaps the other members of this committee, would like to have.

Context

Garamendi emphasizes the need to prioritize funding for the Coast Guard's essential needs.

06/17/2014

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