Charles B. Rangel quotes - page 2

The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black. (Charles B. Rangel)
I proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an artillery operations specialist in the all-black 503rd Field Artillery Battalion in the Second Infantry Division. View quote
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If we believe in our current penal process, then the penalties imposed by judges and juries should be the only sanctions for one's crime, not the invisible sanctions of the legislature. View quote
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If you got problems like unemployment, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and there's a guy that's always been there for you and for your family, then you say 'He's a nice guy. I don't know where he came from or how long he's been here, but Charlie Rangel's the man.' That's what I'm relying on. View quote
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For a member to say, 'I'm a lame duck' violates political science 101. View quote
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I have a record that I'm so very, very proud of, and no campaign is going to take that away. View quote
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Of course things get stagnant; people get too used to their environment, but that's why I'm in my district every week, at meetings with my constituents. View quote
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I'm just glad that my community has faith and confidence in me. View quote
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Reapportionment is not friendly to a lot of communities and it hasn't been too friendly to mine. View quote
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As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. View quote
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The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation. (Charles B. Rangel)
We don't windsurf in Harlem. View quote
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I am running for re-election no matter who runs. View quote
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I've been beat up pretty badly. Pretty badly. Yet at the end of the day, everyone says I'm doing a pretty good job. View quote
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I don't want to respond to rumors that have no basis at all... But I am willing to respond to questions that the public and the press should know. View quote
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Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them. View quote
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A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty. View quote
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Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. View quote
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Our immigration policy should be driven by what is in the best interest of this great country and the American people. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen U.S. security and boost economic growth. View quote
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I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce. View quote
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As a Korean War Veteran I know too well the troubling nature of war. This is why I will always support a diplomatic answer before military intervention. (Charles B. Rangel)
I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are. View quote
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This country was founded upon the principle that we are all endowed with certain inalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - those rights are what make America great, and they belong to each and every one of us. View quote
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I don't know whether the number of any particular Latino group has made or will make any particular difference in the issues that I am concerned with. View quote
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The victor will be the one who gets the most voters out. View quote
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