Quotes by John Garamendi

“The safety nets designed to protect people from being run over by economic forces beyond their control have been shredded,”

“In the last 12 months alone, weve seen the largest insurance brokers in America, the largest property and casualty companies in America, the largest title insurance companies, the largest financial service firms and the largest disability insurers all engaged in flagrant violations of their most basic obligations to their customers, ... This is not just a UnumProvident problem; its an insurance industry one.”

“We do have a very dramatic, unheard-of reduction in the cost of claims. It is unprecedented, ... The industry is continuing to pocket a large share of the cost savings.”

“This is money out of the pocket of every employer and worker in the state. That is unconscionable,”

“It is a market leader. It has chosen to keep its rates high, ... Until they reduce their rates, the rest of the industry is not going to jump in.”

“Tens of thousands of San Diegans drive every day without insurance. Not because they want to break the law but because they cant afford auto insurance,”

“The use it and lose it problem is pervasive, affecting more than 40,000 Californians a year,”

“Our goal is to spread the risk out as far as possible across the nation. Its clearly not a partisan issue.”

“I am proud to accept the endorsement of the California Professional Firefighters - not just one of Californias most respected organizations, but one that represents tens of thousands of Californias bravest men and women.”

“The California Professional Firefighters proved again in last years Special Election, when they get involved in an election, they win. The firefighters work hard, and perhaps most importantly their judgment on important issues commands the trust of their neighbors, friends and families. The CPF endorsement is a big boost to our effort and a great way to start the election year.”

For centuries, America has led the world on a long march toward freedom and democracy. Lets reclaim our clean energy leadership and lead the world toward clean energy independence.

We must develop energy independence we must Make It In America.

Mother Nature comes up against reality, and the reality is that the system doesnt work.

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.