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John Garamendi: And I can assure you that, this year, if anybody suggests a plus-up, there will be one hell of a fight, and I don't…

On the recordApril 21, 2021
And I can assure you that, this year, if anybody suggests a plus-up, there will be one hell of a fight, and I don't propose to lose it.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi emphasizes his determination to oppose budget increases without proper justification.

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