Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2026
This pest and its associated disease pose a potentially catastrophic threat to these industries. If left unchecked, CDFA estimates that losses associated with PD/GWSS could eclipse $104 million annually.
Said by
John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the economic impact of invasive pests.

Share

More from John Garamendi

Jun 18, 2026

Given the tremendous potential costs of a Golden Dome system, and the fallacy that it could shield the United States from a significant missile attack, the American people deserve answers.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 18, 2026

This is unacceptable. Before you spend one more taxpayer dollar on Golden Dome, DOD must share its plans and goals for the system.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 20, 2026

Simply put, there is no way that a Golden Dome system that costs $185 billion could possibly live up to the promise of 'forever ending the missile threat to the American homeland.'

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 6, 2026

"America's economy is nothing without our infrastructure," said Rep. Garamendi.

garamendi.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation