Quotes by Gary Ackerman

“If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk”

“Im in favor of immigration but we also need rules.”

“No, you cant call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.”

“I am always fascinated by India.”

“And its absolutely hypocritical for the political party that talks about states rights, to suddenly ignore states rights, that say that the federal government or federalism has no business in this kind of business.”

“The leadership of the president - and this has nothing to do with [him] being a Republican, it just has to do with, I believe, the whole administration including the president - has been totally inept,”

“I never take joy in publicly criticizing my President but questions about the failure of his leadership in the planning and implementation of rescue efforts --- whether now or when the dust settles-have to be asked, ... If a country knows theyre going to be attacked whether by Mother Nature or by terrorists, they must be prepared and its obvious that the federal government was not prepared.”

“since last fall, I have tried again and again to work with FEMA on this rule so that 9/11 first responders and their families could start collecting the funds raised by the 9/11 Heroes Stamp. But at every step, FEMA - which does a spectacular job responding to disasters and emergencies throughout the country - refused to accept input or provide any feedback as to the content of the rule or when it would be published. I have enormous respect and admiration for what FEMA does in crises, which is why Im so disappointed in this rule. Unfortunately, more than 45 months since the stamp was created, 38 months since the stamp went on sale, and more than six months since beginning work on the rule, whats been produced is, frankly, half-a_ ed bureaucratic bulls _t . New Yorks best and bravest deserve far, far better than this.”

“Right now, the government must devote its energy to the rescue and recovery of the affected region and we cannot thank or pay the brave rescue workers enough for the lives theyve already saved, ... But we cannot ignore how the federal government has failed to protect the health and safety of its citizens.”

“If the PM wants to answer a different question, that’s fine, and that’s a good answer to a different question. But that’s not the question. When it comes to this vote, will he be voting with or against the US?”

You can compromise between good, better, and best, and you can compromise between bad and worse and terrible. But you cant compromise between good and evil. And now people look at the other side as a completely different kind of animal and say, They are taking the country down the road to purgatory. Its complete intolerance.

People more than ever since I can remember are concerned about being out of step and out of line with their political party and wont cross over. There is nobody, man or woman, who wants to be left out, and people are fearful of that. People are fearful of their leadership as well.

Whether rich people make money or lose money, they get no sympathy from the public.

Patriots dont let their nation default.

From the U.S. Capitol Building to the White House, our national symbols that represent freedom to so many of us, were built by people who were anything but free.