Charles Rangel: “I think we ought to take this up with the Justice Department.”

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.

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…

If I'm gone, quite frankly, I don't give a damn.

The reason I do that is because you mentioned what is necessary for us to have congressional support for TPP.