Charles Rangel: “Well, I just wanted to know how many closing speakers they had. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California…”

I thank Congressman Sherman for giving me this time to speak on this important issue. I will also take this opportunity to thank Chairman Ed Royce. So many people ask: After 46 years, what do you consider your major accomplishments? It is…

I never mentioned subsidies. That is a dirty word, and I know it.

We all understand the law. We, together, are a part of government. We answer to constituents.

As I spend my final hours in this august body, I think of all of the fond memories that I have enjoyed. I guess during these political times, one of the things that I am enjoying the most today is shattering the myth that Republicans and…