Common sense dictates that Members of Congress should not be held responsible for what could be the wrongdoing or mistakes or errors of staff, unless there's reason to believe that the member knew or should have known.
Rangel defends himself against allegations of wrongdoing, arguing that he should not be held accountable for his staff's mistakes.
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Listen, if this was our grandkids that was going through this, we will find some way to expedite it. These are our grandkids. They vote, you know?
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.
Every moral concept that civilized countries have is you are supposed to take care of the darn sick.
If you are going to sue somebody, sue the insurance company. I will join in with that suit and encourage the Democratic leadership.
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