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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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Jul 23, 2018

I intend to have a grand fight here with the Appropriations Committee; it would be helpful.

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Jul 18, 2018

Well, the latest tweets from the President: ``So many people at the higher ends of intelligence loved my press conference performance in Helsinki.'' Obviously, he is referring to Putin, because there are not many people in the United…

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Jun 20, 2018

You have shined us on. You and your predecessors have shined this committee on for 8 years. And it is over, sir.

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Jun 20, 2018

I am going to be on you like a bad spell. And I can assure you that the California delegation will be there, also.

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Jun 20, 2018

If you do not have a calendar for the 2018-2019 year, I will be happy to deliver one to your office.

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Jun 19, 2018

I thank the gentleman for his comments and would ask him a question. The gentleman said he visited one of the shelters, and there were babies, babies a few months old.

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Jun 19, 2018

There is something incredibly immoral. I thank the gentleman for traveling to bring the reality back to the House of Representatives. It is really important, and I thank him very much for doing that. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from…

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Jun 19, 2018

Mr. Kihuen, I don't want you to stop. I want you to stay strong. I want your voice to be heard. I want your experiences to be known. Eight years old, coming to America with your parents. In this room, there are very few who would share…

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Jun 19, 2018

I am quite certain that across this country, every one of the 430-some Members of Congress saw this photo. Probably most have heard the audio recording of young children just like this calling out for their mommy or daddy, papa. I suspect…

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Jun 19, 2018

America, my colleagues, Democrat and Republican, this young girl needs our help. She is crying out for her parents. She needs our help. She needs our help now. She is crying for her mother and her father, who have been taken from her. This…

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Jun 19, 2018

The gentleman speaks about the laws and about the potential, and every member of the Democratic Caucus has now signed on to be a coauthor of the legislation, Keep the Families Together Act. It would end immediately the separation of…

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Jun 7, 2018

May I inquire how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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