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
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 americabreathecity Change image and share on social
Thousands of people may have been killed by hurricane Katrina and many more could die in its aftermath because of the President's refusal to heed the calls of governors for help in repairing the infrastructure in their states. Charles B. Rangel aftermathcalldie share on social
Since January 2003, at the height of the debate on the possible unilateral strike against Iraq, I have advocated for a reinstatement of the military draft to ensure a more equitable representation of people making sacrifices in wars in which the United States is engaged. Charles B. Rangel advocatedebatedraft share on social
We all want a simpler code, but tax reform is about much more. It is about ensuring that everyone pays their fair share. The tax code is also used to promote behavior that we as a nation support, such as home ownership or charitable contributions. Charles B. Rangel behaviorcharitablecode 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