[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E51] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Monday, January 13, 2014 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide a reason for my absence during a series of votes on Thursday, January 9, 2014. During Roll Calls 7-10, I was suffering from severe back spasms and went immediately to the Attending Physician's office for assistance. If present, I would have voted yes during Roll Calls 7, 8 and 9 and I would have voted no during Roll Call 10. ____________________