The Congressman said he was just trying "to set the record straight."

"Those people have no chance to get a job," the Congressman said.

"I think this race is going to be close," the Congressman said.

"I think this is a major step here," the Congressman said.

But the congressman could not say what that solution might be.

With all that, the campaign was unlikely to focus on issues like health care and jobs, the Congressman said.

"Under our present policies you had better have a rich father and mother," the Congressman said.

If a congressman said not good enough and you'll be held in contempt.

What made this one special was that the local congressman said he never sought the money.

"Let me be clear," the congressman said he told the crowd.