John Garamendi actually said...

"We also recognize that our maritime economy contributes almost $649 billion annually to the U.S. gross domestic product, and more than 13 million jobs."

"As the new chairman of the subcommittee, I look forward to working closely with the Coast Guard and my colleagues to get new assets operating as quickly as possible, and to find other ways to improve ..."

"March 1st is coming, and sequestration along with it. It is my understanding that the Coast Guard is going to be significantly affected by sequestration."

"Congratulations on the chairmanship of this committee, a very important one in my mind, and certainly for all of the Nation."