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
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
We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box. Charles B. Rangel abilityactionballot 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
Today many Caribbean workers can be found in the hospital, construction, service and hotel industries, but there is also a growing professional sector. Charles B. Rangel caribbeanconstructionfind 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
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. Charles B. Rangel breakdestroyfiscal Change image and share on social
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. Charles B. Rangel actamericanassert share on social
