16+ John Garamendi Quotes (Advocate, Legislator And Activist)

John Garamendi is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for California's 3rd congressional district since 2009. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the California Insurance Commissioner, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the California State Assemblyman and Senator. Garamendi is a strong advocate for environmental protection, healthcare reform, and veterans’ rights.

Anyone can be falsely accused of a crime. Everyone accused of a crime deserves a fair trial. — John Garamendi

The jobs crisis has reached a boiling point, which is why we see Occupy Wall Street protestors crying out for an America that lets all of us reach for the American Dream again - a dream that says if you work hard and play by the rules, you can have a good life and retire with dignity. — John Garamendi

For centuries, America has led the world on a long march toward freedom and democracy. Let's reclaim our clean energy leadership and lead the world toward clean energy independence. — John Garamendi

Allowing suspects to indefinitely linger in our cells is, in fact, detrimental to our national security goals. If a suspect is proven to be a terrorist, for the sake of the victims and deterring any future attacks, he or she must be brought to justice. America has done this with Timothy McVeigh and hundreds of other terrorists. — John Garamendi

We must develop energy independence; we must Make It In America. — John Garamendi

The right to a trial is a core principle of the American legal system. Depriving Americans of these essential liberties undermines the Constitution while doing nothing to strengthen our national security. — John Garamendi

Mother Nature comes up against reality, and the reality is that the system doesn't work. — John Garamendi

Every American deserves their day in court. Every American is innocent until proven guilty. These are core values enshrined in our founding document - the United States Constitution. — John Garamendi

In 2003, Congress should have resisted the rush to a war of choice with Iraq. I will do everything in my power to prevent us from repeating the mistakes of my predecessors. — John Garamendi

Reaffirming the justice of the American system bolsters our legitimacy with allies, thereby encouraging further cooperation and improving our national security. — John Garamendi

Well, actually, if you can stay in your home that is a better deal for the neighborhood. It's certainly a better deal for the person that is in their home, rather than to be on the street and for that house to go into foreclosure and become a problem for the whole community. — John Garamendi

Medicare is a promise we made to seniors more than four decades ago. When President Johnson signed Medicare into law, one in three seniors lived in poverty. Half of seniors had no health coverage at all. — John Garamendi

I have been absolutely clear where I'm coming from about health care reform. This is something this nation has to do and a robust public option has been the mantra of my campaign from the very outset. — John Garamendi

Clean energy is good for the environment, good for national security, and good for thousands of Americans who desire a rewarding career. — John Garamendi

The use it and lose it problem is pervasive, affecting more than 40,000 Californians a year. — John Garamendi

I am deeply skeptical of re-entering into Iraq's civil war. — John Garamendi

Life Lessons by John Garamendi

1. John Garamendi's work demonstrates the importance of staying true to one's values and principles, even in the face of adversity.
2. His commitment to public service and dedication to representing the needs of his constituents is an example of how elected officials should prioritize the well-being of their constituents.
3. His work also highlights the importance of collaboration and compromise in order to achieve meaningful progress.