As a veteran, I know firsthand the satisfaction there is in defending the democracy you so strongly believe in, but I can also attest to the trauma encountered from combat on the battlefield. Charles B. Rangel attestbattlefieldcombat Change image and share on social
A greater tax deduction for students is not a handout. On the contrary, it helps those who are willing to meet the challenges of higher education to invest in our collective future. Charles B. Rangel challengecollectivecontrary Change image and share on social
After the threat of war is gone, we should not turn our backs on the men and women who eliminated that threat. We should embrace them and keep our promises we made to them. Charles B. Rangel backeliminateembrace 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
Reapportionment is not friendly to a lot of communities and it hasn't been too friendly to mine. Charles B. Rangel communityfriendlylot Change image and share on social
I didn't ever want to leave Manhattan. I have an abnormal fixation. Charles B. Rangel abnormalfixationleave Change image and share on social
The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families. Charles B. Rangel actaffordablecare Change image and share on social
It is without doubt that freedoms of the press and speech need to be protected, but there are undisputed limits to these freedoms, limits that often come into play when national security is threatened. Charles B. Rangel doubtfreedomlimit share on social
Our immigration policy should be driven by what is in the best interest of this great country and the American people. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen U.S. security and boost economic growth. Charles B. Rangel americanboostcomprehensive share on social
Supporting mental wellness is crucial to any goal of decreasing gun violence in America. Charles B. Rangel americacrucialdecrease Change image and share on social