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 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
When people are healthy and not hungry, they are stronger workers building a robust economy. Charles B. Rangel buildeconomyhealthy Change image and share on social
If we believe in our current penal process, then the penalties imposed by judges and juries should be the only sanctions for one's crime, not the invisible sanctions of the legislature. Charles B. Rangel crimecurrentimpose Change image and share on social
I'm just glad that my community has faith and confidence in me. Charles B. Rangel communityconfidencefaith Change image and share on social
Without question, conditions in the Haiti are worse since Aristide's removal, and continue to deteriorate. Charles B. Rangel aristidebadlycondition Change image and share on social
Living in America means enjoying freedoms that people in many other countries cannot. Charles B. Rangel americacountryenjoy Change image and share on social
There were no weapons of mass destruction and Saddam Hussein was not involved in the September 11th attack. Charles B. Rangel 11thattackdestruction 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