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. Charles B. Rangel carecommitmentcontribute share on social
The Iraq war took priority over domestic disaster prevention. Charles B. Rangel disasterdomesticiraq Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel americacraftdream Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel 000americanbattle Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel badlybeatday Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel accessaddressawareness Change image and share on social
A default on our debts as a result of not meeting our obligations would be a disaster for the stock market, and Americans would see their retirement funds shrivel up. Charles B. Rangel americandebtdefault Change image and share on social
I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America. Charles B. Rangel actamericaauthore Change image and share on social
As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. Charles B. Rangel firsthandkoreanmake Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel ageamericancitizen Change image and share on social