Charles Rangel: “How much does it cost to train an infantryman, you know, for 3 or 4 years?”

If they can't give us any idea how long it would take to repair this emergency situation--which stains the government, it stains the executive branch, and it stains us--maybe we should set a date for our next hearing.

My colleagues, if you are frustrated, if you are down and out, if you lack self-esteem, if you really want to get a good shot in the arm, kick the IRS. I am telling you, I have been down here 46 years. It always works. It always works. But…

I can see how you can disagree with Obama and Democratic majorities, but for God's sake, if you think we are doing it wrong, you should have an alternative to do it right.

It is absolutely stupid to say that: Working gives you self-esteem, it gives you pride, it gives you family unity, it keeps you out of trouble, it gives you health, and it gives you what it is like to be an American.