Political Quotes

Charles Rangel: “I am glad that the last speaker is so young and vibrant that he may be able to share with the President his views. It…”

On the recordDecember 19, 2007
I am glad that the last speaker is so young and vibrant that he may be able to share with the President his views. It was never intended that this tax would hit the people. That's why for 7 years the President never did anything to remove it. He never expected it to hit the people. That's why every year except this year he put it in the budget and expected the $50 billion. No one ever expected this to exist. That's why the Congressional Budget Office says we should be getting $50 billion. This argument is so persuasive, I can't wait to get home to explain it to my creditors.
Said by
Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a tax policy during a House floor debate.

Share

More from Charles Rangel

Sep 26, 2016

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

congress.gov
May 25, 2025

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

cbsnews.com
Sep 12, 2016

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

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2016

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.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation