Representative Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) issued a statement voicing his support of the Armenian people currently being impacted by the Artsakh blockade. “The blockade of critical resources like food, medical supplies, and energy in Artsakh is nothing short of a humanitarian crisis and must be met with firm opposition by the Biden administration,” said Garcia. The Armenian and Artsakh border ...
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Garcia Writes On Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal, Honors Lost Servicemembers
Representative Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, wrote an article to FOX News memorializing the servicemembers lost during the botched Afghanistan withdrawal one year ago. “One year after the Afghanistan withdrawal, I reflect on the lives lost. These 13 servicemembers, and the thousands more Afghan lives that were lost, should serve as a reminder to all of us of what failed leadership ...
Read More »Garcia Speaks Out About Recent Attacks On Americans In Afghanistan
In light of the devastating attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) released a statement regarding the condition of troops, citizens, and allies stuck in the country. In a recent development, a number of U.S. soldiers were allegedly killed in Kabul this morning in an attack on the Kabul airport. This comes after the Biden administration announced the ...
Read More »‘A Nightmare Situation’: Congressman, Veteran Mike Garcia Speaks On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Mike Garcia, a veteran and Republican congressman for Santa Clarita, has released a statement against the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Santa Clarita representative’s statement, released Sunday, criticized President Joe Biden’s “slow” evacuation of allies in Afghanistan as they attempt to flee the country following the withdrawal of United States troops. “As Americans shelter in place in Afghanistan, the ...
Read More »Large Crowd, Community Leaders Gather At Santa Clarita City Hall In Support Of Israel
On Thursday, Santa Clarita Valley residents rallied at the steps of City Hall in support of Israel. A rally of support for Israel, organized by local community leaders, gathered in front of the entrance to Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday evening. “As a College of the Canyons student, I believe that Israel has a right to defend itself and ...
Read More »COC Professor To Discuss Middle East Relations During Scholarly Presentation
This April, College of the Canyons professor, activist and scholar Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi will present a sociological analysis United States’ history in the Middle East, during the spring 2013 Scholarly Presentation “The U.S. in the Middle East: A Century of Friendship and Hostility,” on April 17, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open ...
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