Occupation: United States Representative Birth: October 24, 1943
Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened..
The people who have recently come to this country to work and better their lives should be given the same opportunities that our parents, grandparent….
Salaries haven't kept up with inflation, and there is such anger coming out of Washington about immigrants that I think it has curtailed the ability ….
I know that New York City remains the highest density urban area in the country and by far dedicates more of its own funds to fighting terrorism than….
People must realize that a crime motivated by racial or ethnic prejudice against one group is a crime against all of us..
As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nati….
Any religious organization should be allowed to hire based on their religious preference- but not with federal dollars..
Under the leadership of this President, the state of the union is not strong. We are being pulled apart rather than pulling together. Our democracy i….
The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx..