Jan 7, 2016
Before the holiday break, I rose to congratulate the East Nicolaus High School Spartans from Sutter County for advancing to the CIF Division VI-AA football championship game. At that time, they were about to make a 500-mile trip to San…
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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Dec 10, 2015
I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, to my colleague Mr. Hunter and those who have assisted in the drafting of the bill, particularly our staff, I want to thank you for making all of this possible. This bill, which does extend the…
Dec 10, 2015
I am pleased to be here again at the end of another year to rise and join Chairman Hunter, for whom I have great respect. We have been able to get some stuff done. I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) for bringing this bill…
Dec 10, 2015
May I inquire as to how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi) has 7 minutes remaining.
Dec 8, 2015
I don't propose to take an hour, but I do propose to bring a very important issue before the House and before the American people. Today we had our first opportunity to really move to protect Americans. Presently, if you are on the no-fly…
Dec 2, 2015
Today, the world leaders, more than 100, are gathered in Paris to talk about an existential threat to all of us. This is not just the Syria issue, it is not just Iraq, it is not just terrorism, but it is about this planet's ability to…
Dec 2, 2015
I am trying to figure out who would be opposed to this amendment, so maybe I will just talk my few minutes and go from there. The bill deals with energy, and I am trying to figure out, let's see, energy that goes along in wires would be…
Dec 2, 2015
Ever since I got involved in public policy, which was about 40 years ago, this Nation has been crying for energy independence. I remember my very first campaign in 1974, during the oil energy crisis, when there was all around the world no…
Dec 2, 2015
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…
Dec 2, 2015
I came in prepared for a brawl, and all I get is acceptance of an amendment. I think I will go with that and say thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the extraordinary wisdom that apparently we both seem to have. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the…
Dec 2, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 118, line 2, insert ``transportation,'' after ``distribution,''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House…
Nov 30, 2015
Sixty times we have gone through this, and still I am not sure we really recognize the long history of these treaties, compliance and noncompliance over a long, long period of time, dating back to Ronald Reagan and the question of…
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