On the recordMay 8, 2019
That billion dollars was used to build a fence on the border, not for the needs of the military.
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Garamendi criticizes the allocation of military funds for border security instead of military needs.
Share
More from John Garamendi
Jun 10, 2026
The bottom line is my Democratic colleagues and I think about and fight every day to lower costs for all Americans, not just January 6th rioters or billionaires.
Jun 26, 2026
My colleagues and I will not stand for it. Today, we are filing articles of impeachment to end Secretary McMahon's out-of-control assault on the public education system and the millions of students it serves.
Jun 7, 2026
Despite these successes, they cannot overcome the fundamental flaws in this legislation.
Jun 10, 2026
While Americans were already struggling with the rising costs of gas, food, and rent, Trump started a war with Iran causing gas prices to skyrocket, imposed tariffs, and enacted some of the largest cuts to Medicaid, health care services…
Other voices in this conversation
