Gary Ackerman

Right now, the government must devote its energy to the rescue and recovery of the affected region and we cannot read more

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 they've already saved, ... But we cannot ignore how the federal government has failed to protect the health and safety of its citizens.

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

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

No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

You need your neighbors from time to time to help you get through a situation. Having good relations with your read more

You need your neighbors from time to time to help you get through a situation. Having good relations with your neighbor is just being smart.

I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to read more

I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to make that decision and to intrude ourselves into the lives of this family.