I would like to believe he’s sick rather than just mean and evil.

I was proud to march beside some of the most notable Civil Rights activists, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr., from Selma to Montgomery.

In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day.

When people are healthy and not hungry, they are stronger workers building a robust economy.

The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation.

As every American who has ever received a paycheck is aware, the amount of money earned and the amount actually brought home are not the same.

Since January 2003, at the height of the debate on the possible unilateral strike against Iraq, I have advocated for a reinstatement of the military draft to ensure a more equitable representation of people making...

Of course things get stagnant; people get too used to their environment, but that’s why I’m in my district every week, at meetings with my constituents.

Hurricane season routinely strikes the Caribbean harder than the U.S.

For a member to say, ‘I’m a lame duck’ violates political science 101.

In the battle of Kunu-ri, more than 5,000 American soldiers were killed, wounded or taken as prisoners of war. Ninety percent of my unit was killed.

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight.

I think that, as Americans, we should never forget that when we tamper with freedom of speech, it is a very sensitive issue that affects all of our constitutional rights and privileges.

Without question, conditions in the Haiti are worse since Aristide’s removal, and continue to deteriorate.

Living in New York City, I am reminded by the Statue of Liberty that the United States of America has always welcomed those yearning to breathe free and seek a better life.

Liberty and security are often in direct confrontation and must be balanced in a way that protects us without destroying what is worth protecting.

From leading the world into the age of democracy to spearheading the technological revolution, America has always been at the forefront of greatness.

Our nation has come so far since 1968 when Dr. King was assassinated, but I know we can do better to achieve The Dream, and that is why I keep marching on.

Manufactured scandals prohibit public servants from doing the job they were elected or appointed to do.

I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America.

My father was absolutely no good.

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

So many deaths could be prevented if measures were implemented to expand background checks and keep individuals like John Hinckley from ever buying firearms in the first place.

It is without doubt that freedoms of the press and speech need to be protected, but there are undisputed limits to these freedoms, limits that often come into play when national security is threatened.

As the wealthiest nation on Earth, we have made a commitment to provide health care for those over 65. In order to pay for this, each of us should contribute the same, flat percentage of...

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

No American should live in fear of going to work or sending their kids to school. Let’s end the fear. Let’s enforce existing gun laws.

I am running for re-election no matter who runs.

Since coming to Congress in 1971, I have been fighting to help create an environment where the goals of the National Work and the Family Month can become a reality.

When thousands of men and women work full time but need food stamps to put food on their tables, when they can’t get health benefits, when they can’t get paid sick days, then we must...

Living in America means enjoying freedoms that people in many other countries cannot.

No one looks forward to a recount.

The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally oppress over African-Americans who sought justice and equality and it sought to respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in...

A greater tax deduction for students is not a handout. On the contrary, it helps those who are willing to meet the challenges of higher education to invest in our collective future.

We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to...

A default on our debts as a result of not meeting our obligations would be a disaster for the stock market, and Americans would see their retirement funds shrivel up.

Our immigration policy should be driven by what is in the best interest of this great country and the American people. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen U.S. security and boost economic growth.

I am proud to represent New York’s 13th Congressional District, which has one of the largest and diverse populations in the country.

I have a record that I’m so very, very proud of, and no campaign is going to take that away.

The President is destroying the fabric of America with a combined policy of war, tax cuts for the wealthy, and reductions in spending for domestic needs.

The challenges African-Americans are facing today are rooted in the system of slavery.

No one should go into debt if a family member gets sick or injured.

Reapportionment is not friendly to a lot of communities and it hasn’t been too friendly to mine.

Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government.

I proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an artillery operations specialist in the all-black 503rd Field Artillery Battalion in the Second Infantry Division.

What are we Democrats fighting for? We are not fighting for salvation and going to heaven. But we are fighting for Medicaid, Medicare, health care, education, jobs, helping old folks.

America’s legacy has been crafted by generations of hard-working men and women who moved to the United States from all over the globe to pursue their dreams.

As a Korean War Veteran, I know too well the troubling nature of war. This is why I will always support a diplomatic answer before military intervention.

I applaud President Obama for launching his ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative that is aimed to empower our youth to achieve success.