John Garamendi actually said...

"I happen to represent Beale, and I am mightily concerned about this, since it is contradictory to what we had intended to have happen."

"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."

"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."