Sep 14, 2011
Pass the bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
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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Sep 14, 2011
It is, therefore, extremely important, in my view, that that system, in all of its various ways, be protected.
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Tonko, thank you for bringing us together. Yesterday, the President delivered to this Chamber a comprehensive American Jobs Act, employment for perhaps 2, maybe more than 2, million Americans immediately available as soon as this…
Sep 13, 2011
They could start tomorrow if Congress acts today to pass the American Jobs Act. Because the resources--that is, the money-- would be there tomorrow. The day the President signs this bill, those men and women could go to work rebuilding…
Sep 13, 2011
You're absolutely correct. The President's American Jobs Act, which I'm embracing and I believe the Democratic Party has embraced, is one that is focused like a laser on the immediate challenge that America has--and that is: Employ…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Tonko, you and I were right here in the back of this House Chamber earlier today and you were sharing with me the stories. The reality in your district is these are your constituents who have been harmed. And we had our colleague…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Tonko and Mr. Sarbanes, thank you for being here. I'm delighted to be able to join you today talking about infrastructure. Earlier today, just a couple of hours ago, my office had representatives from the City of Davis, near…
Sep 8, 2011
Yesterday I proposed to the Rules Committee an amendment about making it in America, one more way we can build jobs here in this country by using our own tax money. In the charter schools legislation there is some $300 million a year…
Sep 7, 2011
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, you are a true leader. Your State of Texas is under a fiery assault and will also need direct Federal assistance, not only in fighting the fires but also in the eventual recovery, and that's certainly…
Sep 7, 2011
We understand. There are many different kinds of disasters. There are natural disasters that we have discussed for several minutes here on the floor. There is also the disaster of not having a job, of losing your home, not being able to…
Sep 7, 2011
Representative Tonko, as you were talking, I reached back and I found this display that we sometimes use. These are critical investments. Yes, infrastructure, the dams and the roads, those are critical investments. But here is the most…
Sep 7, 2011
It is jobs, jobs, jobs, Ms. Jackson Lee. Thank you so very much. This is America. This is America, the strongest country in the world today. There are others that are growing, and thankfully they are. But this is America. We talk about…
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