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John Garamendi

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John Raymond Garamendi is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during his tenure in Congress. Garamendi has also been an advocate for veterans and military families, reflecting California's significant military presence.

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Apr 13, 2016

The Jones Act is absolutely essential for national security. And without the Jones Act, the military cannot have a reliable and available sea--shipment by sea.

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Apr 13, 2016

Well, if the Representative is correct--and apparently, she is, since she lives there and buys fuel on the Virgin Islands--that it is not the Jones Act issue that raises the cost, but other matters.

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Apr 13, 2016

How much money have you asked for?

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Apr 13, 2016

Missile defense can be done in a couple of different ways. The one I want to really focus on is directed energy.

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Apr 13, 2016

Well, I guess I am looking for names. Who killed it?

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Apr 12, 2016

My colleague just finished a very good recitation of the problems of mental health. I am going to pick up another piece of this issue which has to do with dementia and Alzheimer's, which I believe the gentleman spoke to very briefly during…

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Mar 23, 2016

This is Women's History Month, and it is only appropriate that we finally give a group of remarkable women who served this country an honor that they have been denied far too long-- the opportunity to be buried at Arlington National…

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Mar 14, 2016

Why are you doing that, when we have--at least according to General McDew--a significant national security issue?

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Mar 14, 2016

Wouldn't it be better all the way around to ship food than to just ship money?

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