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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.
The attention of the House is drawn to many, many issues this week. Certainly, the tragedy in Oregon draws all of our attention, our sympathy, but unfortunately not our vote. We have never really had a vote here on the floor of the House…
I want to thank our Republican colleagues for reminding us that this Nation is dependent upon those men and women that serve as police officers, as deputy sheriffs, and in other positions. Certainly, the deaths that we have seen and the…
We had a most interesting discussion on coal. Let's continue on with natural resources for a few moments here. I represent a good portion of the State of California. I put this map up as an opportunity for interested parties to observe…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to focus on the e-loran system and see if we can get this thing moving along.
The icebreaker thing has gone round and round, and I think a lot of the problem really lies here in Congress.
You just had a meeting. What was the outcome of that meeting? We should meet again? Was that the outcome?
I have had it. Several of us sit on the Armed Services Committee also. And I will tell you, this is a very significant national security issue that cannot be delayed any longer.
It is a matter of priorities. It is a question of priorities. And we have to make those choices, and we often fail to do so.
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