Gary Ackerman

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

"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."

"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."