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- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Long
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Looks
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- Nov 07, 2020
No one looks forward to a recount.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am running for re-election no matter who runs.
- End Of The Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Campaign
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have a record that I'm so very, very proud of, and no campaign is going to take that away.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
My father was absolutely no good.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Out
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- Nov 07, 2020
The victor will be the one who gets the most voters out.
- I Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
I feel terrific.
- Friendly
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- Nov 07, 2020
Reapportionment is not friendly to a lot of communities and it hasn't been too friendly to mine.
- Education
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- Nov 07, 2020
What are we Democrats fighting for? We are not fighting for salvation and going to heaven. But we are fighting for Medicaid, Medicare, health care, education, jobs, helping old folks.
- Harlem
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- Nov 07, 2020
We can't have Harlem become one borough for the rich.
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
Not having insurance not only destroys your life, it destroys your fiscal life. It breaks up marriages. You cannot functions anywhere unless you have good health.
- Dr. King
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our nation has come so far since 1968 when Dr. King was assassinated, but I know we can do better to achieve The Dream, and that is why I keep marching on.
- Brother
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- Nov 07, 2020
I applaud President Obama for launching his 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative that is aimed to empower our youth to achieve success.
- Dreams
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- Nov 07, 2020
America's legacy has been crafted by generations of hard-working men and women who moved to the United States from all over the globe to pursue their dreams.
- Enrich
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- Nov 07, 2020
In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am proud to represent New York's 13th Congressional District, which has one of the largest and diverse populations in the country.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Food Stamps
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- Nov 07, 2020
When thousands of men and women work full time but need food stamps to put food on their tables, when they can't get health benefits, when they can't get paid sick days, then we must do whatever we can to stand up for them.
- Freedom
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- Nov 07, 2020
Dr. King's famous 'I Have a Dream' speech was delivered at 'The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,' a call to justice beyond the traditional civil rights movement's focus.
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020
Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
I went to college and law school with the help of the GI Bill. That experience moved me so much, I dedicated the rest of my life to serving this great country and helping others succeed.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
After the threat of war is gone, we should not turn our backs on the men and women who eliminated that threat. We should embrace them and keep our promises we made to them.
- Brady
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- Nov 07, 2020
I still remember March 31, 1981, when a deeply disturbed John Hinckley Jr. took aim at President Ronald Reagan and fired shots that hospitalized the Commander-in-Chief and two others, and left his Press Secretary James Brady paralyzed for life.
- Country
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- Nov 07, 2020
We must urge a national dialogue on better methods of curbing preventable gun violence, and address the need for mental health awareness and access to psychiatric services in this country.
- Firearms
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- Nov 07, 2020
So many deaths could be prevented if measures were implemented to expand background checks and keep individuals like John Hinckley from ever buying firearms in the first place.
- Decreasing
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- Nov 07, 2020
Supporting mental wellness is crucial to any goal of decreasing gun violence in America.
- Democracy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a veteran, I know firsthand the satisfaction there is in defending the democracy you so strongly believe in, but I can also attest to the trauma encountered from combat on the battlefield.
- Artillery
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Need
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- Nov 07, 2020
Respecting our veterans includes providing them the ways and means they so desperately need to reintegrate into our lives and serve us again as productive members of our civilian community.
- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020
The U.S. Congress can do a lot to support America's workplaces and the family. By working together in a bipartisan fashion, we can ensure our constituents get jobs they need while helping employers make smart decisions about their workforce.
- Hungry
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- Nov 07, 2020
When people are healthy and not hungry, they are stronger workers building a robust economy.
- Goals
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since coming to Congress in 1971, I have been fighting to help create an environment where the goals of the National Work and the Family Month can become a reality.
- Born
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- Nov 07, 2020
America was born as a nation of immigrants who have always contributed to its greatness.
- Cannot
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- Nov 07, 2020
Living in America means enjoying freedoms that people in many other countries cannot.
- City
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- Nov 07, 2020
Living in New York City, I am reminded by the Statue of Liberty that the United States of America has always welcomed those yearning to breathe free and seek a better life.
- Obstacles
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- Nov 07, 2020
Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them.
- Care
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families.
- Long
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been around Congress long enough to know there are issues we may never see eye-to-eye from the opposite aisle, but we should all agree that our job is to move America forward and benefit the people.
- Gun
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- Nov 07, 2020
No American should live in fear of going to work or sending their kids to school. Let's end the fear. Let's enforce existing gun laws.
- Military
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- Nov 07, 2020
Under Saddam Hussein, the nation of Iraq possessed and used chemical weapons against both their own Kurdish population and Iranian military forces.
- Crime
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- Nov 07, 2020
The world has placed chemical, biological and nuclear weapons in a separate category because their use constitutes a crime against all humanity.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
To honor the legacy of veterans and the democratic principles they fought for, I am glad that I introduced the Korean War Veterans Recognition Act which was enacted in 2009.
- Battle
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the battle of Kunu-ri, more than 5,000 American soldiers were killed, wounded or taken as prisoners of war. Ninety percent of my unit was killed.
- Friendship
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since the Korean War, U.S. and South Korea have established an enduring friendship with shared interests, such as denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, combating aggression abroad and developing our economies.
- King
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was proud to march beside some of the most notable Civil Rights activists, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr., from Selma to Montgomery.
- Equal Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Limits
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is without doubt that freedoms of the press and speech need to be protected, but there are undisputed limits to these freedoms, limits that often come into play when national security is threatened.
- Must
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- Nov 07, 2020
Liberty and security are often in direct confrontation and must be balanced in a way that protects us without destroying what is worth protecting.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a member of Congress, I believe Congress must provide oversight of actions by the Executive Branch as our system of checks and balances requires.
- Job
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- Nov 07, 2020
Manufactured scandals prohibit public servants from doing the job they were elected or appointed to do.
- Democracy
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- Nov 07, 2020
From leading the world into the age of democracy to spearheading the technological revolution, America has always been at the forefront of greatness.
- College
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
We all want a simpler code, but tax reform is about much more. It is about ensuring that everyone pays their fair share. The tax code is also used to promote behavior that we as a nation support, such as home ownership or charitable contributions.
- Deduction
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- Nov 07, 2020
A greater tax deduction for students is not a handout. On the contrary, it helps those who are willing to meet the challenges of higher education to invest in our collective future.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a high school dropout, I understand the value of education: A second chance at obtaining my high school diploma through the G.I. Bill led me to attend college and law school and allowed me the opportunity to serve in Congress.
- Education
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- Nov 07, 2020
A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.
- Chance
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- Nov 07, 2020
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.
- Every American
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- Nov 07, 2020
As every American who has ever received a paycheck is aware, the amount of money earned and the amount actually brought home are not the same.
- Earth
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- Nov 07, 2020
As the wealthiest nation on Earth, we have made a commitment to provide health care for those over 65. In order to pay for this, each of us should contribute the same, flat percentage of our earned income.
- Ensure
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since January 2003, at the height of the debate on the possible unilateral strike against Iraq, I have advocated for a reinstatement of the military draft to ensure a more equitable representation of people making sacrifices in wars in which the United States is engaged.
- Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since we replaced the compulsory military draft with an all-volunteer force in 1973, our nation has been making decisions about wars without worry over who fights them. I sincerely believe that reinstating the draft would compel the American public to have a stake in the wars we fight as a nation.
- Forget
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think that, as Americans, we should never forget that when we tamper with freedom of speech, it is a very sensitive issue that affects all of our constitutional rights and privileges.
- Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whether you are Republican or Democrat or liberal or conservative, we should never, never, never allow ourselves emotionally to interfere with another person's right to express themselves.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are.
- Assert
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since the enactment of the War Powers Act in 1973, which I supported then and support now, Congress has been reluctant to assert its authority when presidents decide to send American soldiers into harm's way.
- Executive Branch
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- Nov 07, 2020
The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is the responsibility of Congress to deliberate and consult with the executive branch before involving ourselves in a military conflict.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
By requiring all 30 million Americans age 18 to 25 to perform two years of national service, in the military or civilian life, we will be asking for a shared sacrifice from all American citizens.
- Future
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- Nov 07, 2020
Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.
- Nov 07, 2020
We don't windsurf in Harlem.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
We owe it to the flood victims of New Orleans to give them truthful answers as to why this event took place and to assure our citizens that tragedies like this will never happen again.
- Field
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- Nov 07, 2020
At least 23,000 civilians have also died in the Iraqi killing field and the U.S. is stuck in a quagmire.
- Destruction
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- Nov 07, 2020
There were no weapons of mass destruction and Saddam Hussein was not involved in the September 11th attack.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight.
- Professional
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- Nov 07, 2020
Today many Caribbean workers can be found in the hospital, construction, service and hotel industries, but there is also a growing professional sector.
- Nation
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- Nov 07, 2020
The United States is historically a nation of immigrants.
- Governors
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- Nov 07, 2020
Thousands of people may have been killed by hurricane Katrina and many more could die in its aftermath because of the President's refusal to heed the calls of governors for help in repairing the infrastructure in their states.
- Policy
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- Nov 07, 2020
The President is destroying the fabric of America with a combined policy of war, tax cuts for the wealthy, and reductions in spending for domestic needs.
- New
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- Nov 07, 2020
The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black.
- Equal Protection
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- Nov 07, 2020
Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.
- Democracy
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- Nov 07, 2020