John Garamendi actually said...

"It seems to me that we need to provide a significant incentive, in this case, for the Coast Guard and perhaps also for other services that if they are able to, in this as we see here, find a way to sa..."

"The more likely event is to use the ports. If we are going to have a nuclear threat, it is likely to come from a container."

"Potential savings of three-quarters of a billion dollars is significant, and I know there is going to be some kickback coming from whoever doesn't have that contract to manufacture the remaining 18."

"Failing that, it is folly for us to believe the Coast Guard will be able to adequately maintain operations."