Charles Rangel

It seems to me that if what they are saying is true, that this is supposed to be a jobs bill, how can anyone in this country, anyone in this Congress, say that giving some assistance to the millions of people that have lost their jobs…

Mr. Speaker, it is clear that this is a day that is going to be remembered in America, in this House of Representatives. A bill has come on the floor. The chairman said he did not want points of order. It is clear that the bill is in…

Mr. Speaker, my parliamentary inquiry is that there is a provision of the Budget Act that makes it not in order to consider legislation in the House that reduces amounts deposited in the Social Security Trust Fund. It is clear that the…

today, like many members of the Congressional Black Caucus, I am moved to speak about the humanitarian and economic situation of the people of Haiti. It is no secret that the people there are suffering greatly. Haiti is the poorest country…

no matter which way we voted on the war resolution, I think we all come together hoping that we have a package for those heroic people that fought the war in the Middle East, and that when they come home that we will be able to treat them…

what a great opportunity we had tonight for all of us to unequivocally endorse and praise those brave young men and women who are prepared at any time to put their lives on the line and put themselves in harm's way for the interests of the…

When Governor Bush was running for President, one would think that he picked up a Democratic National Committee Campaign piece of literature. He was for education, Leave No Child Behind, prescription drugs; and when he was appointed to…

As I get older, I try to keep my priorities straight. And part of that is to remember that had it not been for all of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States military through the years, people like me would not…

Mr. Speaker, I guess I rise in support of the bill. The reason I reluctantly say ``I guess'' is because the Republicans once again have shrewdly put us into a political box by bringing to the floor a provision that provides tax relief for…

Mr. Speaker, again, I would like to say that we should feel very proud that we are making this minor adjustment to improve the quality of life by reducing tax liability on men and women in uniform. It is hard for me to believe that as we…

I rise in support of this suspension bill and congratulate the chairman of the committee for taking the bulbs and baubles and whistles off the Christmas tree that they stacked on this bill initially. I am disappointed that we were not able…

Mr. Speaker, news release, news release, news release. The chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means has said that the Republican-controlled Senate and the Republican-controlled House cannot legislate, that they cannot provide for the…

those of us that come from urban communities know of circumstances when someone is grabbed by the police and they are interrogated, and they have what is called a ``good cop-bad cop'' rule. The good cop talks about compassion and…

I had hoped that with the overwhelming Republican victory in the House and Senate and a Republican President, that this would be an ideal time to see whether or not we can at least ease the need for the partisanship we had had in the past…

I do not doubt the good intent that the gentleman has in providing some moneyless way, some way that we do not have any financial obligation to pay for it, to give relief to the Medicare physicians. But I might suggest that you are opening…

in June of 2000, President Clinton allowed me the great honor to take some veterans back to Korea in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War. They were all members of the Second Infantry Division. We left Fort Lewis…

in over 32 years I have never seen an issue that has been more important to me and probably to many of you who have served here than to decide the question of putting our men and women in the Armed Forces in harm's way. It just would seem…

so many times we see Republicans coming on over to the Democratic side and Democrats going on the other side and some of the newer Members wonder, What is that all about? Well, it is about what they call the good old days. The days where…

Whereas on September the 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people were killed and injured in a combined terrorist attack involving four hijacked aircraft, the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon; Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks…

in viewing the tremendous achievements of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, once again on display for the pleasure of their many fans at the U.S. Open in my hometown, New York, one must acknowledge the legacy of past trailblazers…

it is 1:10 in the morning, and I think that all Members of this House recognize that in order for our country to enjoy economic growth, that we have to engage in international trade. We also recognize that the power of commerce and trade…

Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor, for patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword. It both emboldens the blood, just as it narrows the mind. And when the drums of war have…

Mr. Speaker, fast track authority, Trade Promotion Authority, is a fraud. It is a hoax. The President has plenary authority to negotiate anything he wants to. What we are purporting to do is forfeit Congressional authority. That is what it…

Mr. Speaker, on this historic occasion at two o'clock in the morning, the chairman would like for everyone to believe that we are embarking on a trade agreement that is going to cause the free world to thank us for the great work that we…

on behalf of the New York delegation and the people of New York, I would like to thank the leadership of the House of Representatives and that of the other body for supporting this resolution that would allow a joint session of the House…