John Garamendi actually said...

"I find it very difficult to believe that the Appropriations Committee will actually do that. No, I believe they will do that: $1 billion--or more, actually--out of the Coast Guard budget for a big, be..."

"what in the hell are we doing here, that we are so incorrect in our prioritization of issues?"

"I intend to have a grand fight here with the Appropriations Committee; it would be helpful."

"I am going to be on you like a bad spell. And I can assure you that the California delegation will be there, also."