"On behalf of the California Democratic Party, I congratulate Congressman-elect John Garamendi on his special election victory today.

"Garamendi will serve the people of the 10th Congressional District well as he works with President Obama to pass critical legislation promoting economic growth and job creation, overhauling the health care system and curbing climate change.

"The people of the 10th Congressional District have chosen well: John Garamendi has devoted his life to public service, serving in the Peace Corps and the Clinton administration and being elected as California’s Insurance Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor. Now he will take his skills and experience to the House of Representatives."

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