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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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Nov 28, 2018

The money is there. The question is, where are we going to spend it?

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Nov 28, 2018

Oh, Russia is a problem. The National Defense Strategy says there are two major conflicts potential, one Russia, one China.

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Nov 28, 2018

We could do that. It is all about choices, folks.

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Nov 28, 2018

It always comes down to money, doesn't it? And the problem is not the Coast Guard. It is not the shipyards. The problem are 435 Members of Congress and 100 Senators and a President.

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Nov 28, 2018

We need that report. And I am terribly impatient.

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Nov 28, 2018

The problem is us. And we are either going to decide to build icebreakers or build a wall, and we are going to do it in the next 2 weeks.

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Nov 28, 2018

The defense of the Arctic cannot take place without a PSC.

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Nov 28, 2018

I would suggest that the committee, beginning the next year, subpoena the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Nov 28, 2018

As such, we are left rudderless and drifting without a clear course of action to steer by.

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Nov 28, 2018

The House decided to spend $5 billion on a goddamn wall that won't do a thing to protect America.

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