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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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Feb 27, 2023

Show me your budget, and you'd show her your priorities.

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Feb 8, 2023

We have myriad examples of extraordinary, serious violent threats targeting school board officials that should be of concern to everyone.

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Feb 8, 2023

The lawful First Amendment protection activity should never be subject to prosecution.

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Feb 8, 2023

I miscast my vote on rollcall No. 112 this evening on Amendment No. 3 offered by Representative Jared F. Golden (D-ME) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) to H.R. 185. My vote was recorded as ``No'' when I intended to vote ``Aye.''…

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Dec 8, 2022

The Subcommittee on Readiness continues its works to ensure that our bases and our personnel are prepared for anything, from climate change to floods, fires, housing, and the like. Mr. Speaker, as I look at you there on the podium, I am…

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Dec 6, 2022

I am pretty damn tired of the dancing around.

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Dec 6, 2022

Don't dance with us. Give us the specific information we need to make it happen.

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Dec 6, 2022

The Arctic should be on all of our minds. I know the Coast Guard has been trying to provide the necessary activities in the Coast Guard for a long time, and, unfortunately, has not been able to develop the necessary vessels, basically…

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Dec 6, 2022

I am very disappointed. I am very, very disappointed.

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Dec 6, 2022

You are authorized and you have money to build an icebreaker. What is the status of that project?

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Dec 6, 2022

The Coast Guard has its Arctic strategy. The Air Force, the Army, and the Navy have an Arctic strategy, which, perhaps you agree with me or not, are sophomoric, maybe freshman.

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Dec 6, 2022

You have got to come to us with a solid plan.

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