John Garamendi actually said...

"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."

"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."

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

"Well, it then appears that there--is there going to be a 20-percent--21-percent reduction in the operations of the cutters, other boats, as well as the aircraft?"