Charles Rangel: “Whether you call it a tax, everyone agrees that it's going to increase the cost to the consumer.”

I am for national health insurance, but that doesn't mean to me that wealthy people can't kick it up to any notch they want for any other type of medical attention that they can afford.

If you are going to sue somebody, sue the insurance company. I will join in with that suit and encourage the Democratic leadership.

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.

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.