John Garamendi actually said...

"This hearing, as similar hearings, tends to devolve into shouting back and forth and accusations back and forth."

"There appears to be but one issue, as I can try to understand it, and that is the use of the security issue makes it difficult for the participant, whistleblower, to find satisfaction."

"I'm trying to understand the testimony by the witnesses and their lawyer. I'm trying to find the issue that is pertinent to the Committee."

"I find it most interesting during our break to vote. The majority, including some Democrats, voted to express support for law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund and dismantle local ..."