N.Y. Democrat: Excluding Homosexuals From The Military Undermines Morale

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) says that excluding gays and lesbians from the military undermines morale more than the presence of homosexuals. (0:24)
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New York Congressman Strongly Supports Trying Alleged 9/11 Mastermind In U.S. Court

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), whose district is home to the courthouse where Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is facing trial, defended trying the suspected 9/11 mastermind in a U.S. court.

“I very strongly agree with the decision to bring the alleged terrorist to trial in a Federal District Court in New York City,” said Nadler during a conference call with reporters Friday. “Our federal courts have proven themselves repeatedly that they are up to the task of trying terrorists.” (0:18)

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President Clinton Emails Rep. During Press Conference, Rep. Reads It Aloud

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation Tuesday that seeks to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.

Former President Bill Clinton emailed Nadler mid way through the press conference and Nadler read off President's opinion. (0:34)
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Voting fraud threatens "our democracy" says Nadler (D-NY)

Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) describes the great risks of permitting elections fraud to continue. He says voting fraud can threaten the Constitution and the "very foundation of our democracy."(0:35)
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Perhaps the White House drinking water causes amnesia says Nadler (D-NY)

At a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on harsh interrogation tactics, Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) says that there has been so little information given on the topic that perhaps the White House drinking water causes amnesia. He goes on to say that the facts henceforth gathered reveal a "disturbing" picture. (0:57)
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No-show Feith, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, offends House Committee

At a meeting of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) says that Douglas Feith, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, made an "affront" against the Committee and the American people when he did not show up to give testimony at a hearing last week on abusive interrogation techniques.(0:58)
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Similar Rights to Jewish Refugees

Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) held a conference call with fellow congressmen Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) about the passing of HR-185. The resolution urges the Congress to recognize the Jewish refugee situation in the Middle East. Speakers from different Jewish organizations took also part in the conference and talked about the importance of recognizing the “unjust” situation in the Middle East.
According to the all speakers, the regular sympathy towards the Palestinians should be changed and people should be educated about the Jews as well.

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