Charles Rangel: “my parliamentary inquiry was, could the Chair share with us the reason given by the distinguished objector? The SPEAKER…”

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.

Listen, you have 600 cases... That are in question. You know where they are.

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.

it is painful for me to see that this torture continues without coming to a shrieking halt.