As a nation we should commit ourselves not only to the fight against terrorism, but to economic justice, defeat of the AIDS epidemic and vestiges of discriminatory policies of all kinds.

Regardless of the nature of their crime or any rehabilitation that may have occurred, these ex-felons cannot participate in the decision-making process of this great Nation.

I, for one, would think both about how far we have come as a country and how much further we need to go to erase racism and discrimination from our society.

If you got problems like unemployment, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and there's a guy that's always been there for you and for your family, then you say 'He's a nice guy. I don't know where he came from or how long he's been here, but Charlie Rangel's the man.' That's what I'm relying on.

I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are.

The Iraq war took priority over domestic disaster prevention.

I don't want to respond to rumors that have no basis at all... But I am willing to respond to questions that the public and the press should know.