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“Col. Davis's candid testimony reinforced my own conviction that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, only the prospect of continued shedding of American blood in a war that is not ours to fight”

"Our brave American servicemembers who are engaged in combat in Afghanistan have selflessly risked everything – many serving four or five tours of duty. It’s time we let them return to their families," Congressman Garamendi said. "We have fought in Afghanistan’s internal civil war on behalf of the corrupt Karzai government for long enough. There is no combat solution to this conflict. I am encouraged by Secretary Panetta’s indication that combat operations will end in 2013, and I urge the administration to make it happen."

Endorsed by The American Legion, this jobs bill closes a loophole that allows large corporations to refrain from rehiring National Guard and Reserve members who were sent into combat in service of our country. The bill is necessary because as of December 2011, the unemployment rate among veterans 18-24 years of age was 31 percent – double that of the nonveteran unemployment rate.

"Students have enough things to stress about. I want UC Davis students to focus on getting good grades and landing a good job after college," Garamendi said. "Because of this event, today some students can set aside worries about how they're going to pay for their education."

"It's been a great forum. I found a lot of interesting things here for seniors," said Ken Kinsman, a senior who attended the event.

"We must clarify existing law to guarantee the due process rights of every American. It is a foundational principle of our great nation that we are all innocent until proven guilty and that we all deserve a fair trial."

“My staff and I will carefully review the President's budget to see how it will impact our national security, economic security, and our Northern California communities. I will continue to advocate for the smart investments that strengthen a mobile and innovative military adaptable to our nation's emerging challenges and opportunities.”

"Every American deserves their day in court, and this legislation changes existing law to protect our due process rights. We cannot allow our basic rights to be lost, and there is no legitimate national security reason to deny any citizen in America a trial. We can both keep America safe and maintain our liberties."