Charles Rangel: “let me say on behalf of the New York congressional delegation that we probably have less problems after we leave this…”

“let me say on behalf of the New York congressional delegation that we probably have less problems after we leave this floor than any other delegation, because we have learned to work with each other, to respect each other, and to understand each other. The gentlewoman from New York, Ms. Sue Molinari, is one of the champions on the Republican side, and yet we do not see it in the elevators, we do not see it when we have our meetings, we do not see it when we get back to New York, we are just people fighting for our great city and our great State. Unlike the gentleman from New York [Mr. Schumer], she was one of the people that I least liked debating with, not because she was always that tough, but she was always smiling, always charming. It is difficult to fire your best shot when somebody is looking at you lovingly. So I will not miss her on the television debates, and I am so glad that she will be moderating, rather than explaining those rough Republican views in such a soft, tender, loving way.”