As a state senator and then a congressman, I've had the privilege of trying to do good things for people to whom… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
For some reason, the military seems more afraid of gay people than they are against terrorists, but they're very brave with the terrorists... If… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
Looking forward, it might prove constructive to examine the true historical record of an issue prior to assuming the worst of anyone's motive and… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
The media has changed. We now give broadcast licenses to philosophies instead of people. People get confused and think there is no difference between… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
People more than ever since I can remember are concerned about being out of step and out of line with their political party and… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to make that decision and… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote. — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
You can compromise between good, better, and best, and you can compromise between bad and worse and terrible. But you can't compromise between good… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
Without a musket to raise, a barricade to storm, a flag to wave, the question hit me in the face like the cold air:… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
We have some Jewish members of Congress, not a lot but there's a bunch of us. — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
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… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
And it's absolutely hypocritical for the political party that talks about states rights, to suddenly ignore states rights, that say that the federal government… — Gary Ackerman Copy Share Image
