Political Quotes

Charles Rangel: This rule, exactly what bill is it that we are going to vote for or against as relates to the rule? Because depending on…

On the recordAugust 1, 2014
This rule, exactly what bill is it that we are going to vote for or against as relates to the rule? Because depending on the substance of the bill, it is going to determine whether I vote for or against the rule. If they are not prepared to tell us exactly what the bill is going to be in it, how could we possibly make a judgment as to whether we support the rule? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Once again, as the Chair has said repeatedly, the Chair will not interpret the pending resolution. That is a matter for debate among the Members.
Said by
Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York
Source
govinfo.gov
Aug 1, 2014

Share

More from Charles Rangel

Jun 14, 2016

Let me make it perfectly clear. If the IRS had leaked information or had not done their job, they should not only be investigated, they should go to trial, and those who violate the law ought to be convicted and serve time for it. You…

govinfo.gov
Jun 14, 2016

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…

govinfo.gov
Jul 11, 2016

If there is a problem with the Affordable Care Act as it relates to premiums, it would just seem to me, it would make a lot of sense to have the administration here to explain why we have this problem.

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2016

I have universities that have campuses all over the world. Are you telling me, Mr. McCluskey, that my national security is going to be tied up because university presidents want to make an appeal to families that want their kids to go all…

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation