Author: Charles B. Rangel

Quotes

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.

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.

- Charles B. Rangel

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

- Charles B. Rangel

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.

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.

- Charles B. Rangel

A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.

A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.

- Charles B. Rangel

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

- Charles B. Rangel

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.

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.

- Charles B. Rangel

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

- Charles B. Rangel

Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.

Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.

- Charles B. Rangel

Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps.

Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps.

- Charles B. Rangel

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