“But a bomb planted by a Marxist revolutionary – well, that’s just merely a tragic excess of idealism.”
“Democrats have gone further and further and further to the left with no end in sight.”
“The fact is that she agrees with them from a policy standpoint, even if she doesn't couch herself in the same title of socialist.”
“A bomb planted by a neo-Nazi group was a nefarious and murderous act of evil.”
“New Yorkers deserve the choice to endure less suffering, not by shortening their lives, but by shortening their deaths.”
“Olive Garden’s never-ending pasta pass is more secure than our federal elections. Make sense to anyone? Pass the SAVE America Act.”

Political Quotes

José E. Serrano

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José E. Serrano is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district. He held office from 1990 until 2019, making significant contributions to his community and advocating for various social issues. During his tenure, Serrano focused on education, healthcare, and housing, working to improve the quality of life for his constituents in the Bronx. He was known for his commitment to public service and community engagement, often highlighting the importance of local organizations and initiatives.

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Feb 10, 2016

The humanitarian toll this is taking on American citizens is truly appalling.

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Feb 10, 2016

I am still not convinced, I have never been convinced, about the private debt collectors. I don't like them.

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Feb 10, 2016

I have great respect, for instance, for the people who sit behind us.

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Feb 10, 2016

I think it is a good thing for the U.S. to be a leader in our hemisphere.

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Feb 10, 2016

While we were able to increase funding for the IRS by $290 million above the fiscal year 2015 level, compared to the deep cuts suffered by the agency in previous years, this increase is insufficient.

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Feb 10, 2016

I think it is a loophole. I think it ought to be plugged.

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Feb 10, 2016

I think it speaks well of the Appropriations Committee's more bipartisan nature.

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Feb 10, 2016

Your comment would be perfect if we had never tried this before. We have tried it and it hasn't worked.

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Feb 10, 2016

If the American people knew the average age of the people who run Congress behind the scenes, they would be very grateful.

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Feb 10, 2016

My concern, Mr. Chairman, is probably more about the process and who we are. We are appropriators.

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Feb 10, 2016

In China, the budget is always on time. Is that the system we want?

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Feb 10, 2016

Gridlock may be democracy working.

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