Charlie Melancon

Politician

Charles J. 'Charlie' Melancon is an American politician and businessman from the state of Louisiana. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2011. Prior to his congressional tenure, he was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and managed his family's sugarcane farm. After leaving Congress, he served as president of the American Sugar Cane League and later as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Oct 03, 1947 - Present American 4 Quotes

Quotes by Charlie Melancon

“This is our seafood, this is our culture, this is our way of life that is being threatened.”
 — Charlie Melancon
culture disaster environment
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“We can't afford to wait another 50 years to start rebuilding our coast. The time to act is now.”
 — Charlie Melancon
action environment urgency
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“It's time that we move from the point of view of pleasing political consultants and pleasing contributors, and begin to focus on the needs of the people of Louisiana.”
 — Charlie Melancon
politics priority service
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“My vote is not for sale.”
 — Charlie Melancon
integrity politics principle
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