Quotes from Gary Ackerman

Politics was my third act. But I could have a fourth. I don't know what that will be yet, but there will be one.

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

People more than ever since I can remember are concerned about being out of step and out of line with their political party and won't 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.

Every gun sold should require a background check, period.

We have some Jewish members of Congress, not a lot but there's a bunch of us.

I've personally demanded that tyrants let their people go. I've tried to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, protect the elderly and infirm, and defend the needy from the aggressively greedy. I've led a blessed life. What a kick for a kid from the projects.

Sometimes people who are Jewish are held to a higher standard which sometimes we take great pride in.

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.

Telling people not to have children is unthinkable and inhumane.