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 confrontcongressextend Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel activistciviljackson Change image and share on social
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 countrydaydemocracy Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel comecongresscreate Change image and share on social
Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them. Charles B. Rangel achieveamericandream Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel civiliancommunitydesperately Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel affectamericanconstitutional Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel concerndifferencegroup Change image and share on social
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 basiccitizenshipcountry 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