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On the recordMay 20, 2013
I strongly disagree, and I will do everything I can to see that the $25 million goes into providing food aid directly rather than in trying to find some way to educate, reeducate mariners.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi expresses strong opposition to using funds for maritime education instead of food aid.

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