Mr. Tonko, once again, you speak with great wisdom and with a sense of history. It is about choices. Apparently, the Republicans and the President want us to take $140 billion, $150 billion, $160 billion and give it to the wealthiest of…
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.
Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the privilege of the floor and the opportunity to share some thoughts with my colleagues on the Democratic side. I was going to go to the tax issue which is before the American public. The President has cut a…
The gentleman from New York could not be more correct, that the policies of the Bush administration, their tax policies, created a huge deficit, two wars that were not paid for but rather money borrowed, most of it again from China, and a…
Mr. Speaker, I am struck by the comments of my colleague from California and his desire to build jobs here in America. My comments today are really directed towards the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Mr…
It was 13 months ago that I was given the great privilege of becoming a Member of the Congress. And it was 7 months ago that I was given another privilege of becoming a member of the Armed Services Committee. For the last hour and 10…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1585) honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility…
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1740…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on the resolution under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1585, a resolution expressing appreciation of the House of Representatives for the service and sacrifice of the members of the…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1740) recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374th anniversary. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the…
I want to thank the gentleman from Ohio for offering this resolution. I think every Member on this floor understands the critical importance of the National Guard in their own communities and in their State, and it's certainly appropriate…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of House Resolution 1740 introduced by our colleague from Ohio (Mr. Latta) which recognizes the 374th birthday of the Nation's military first responder, our National…





