Charles B. Rangel Zitate auf Englisch

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As a nation we should commit ourselves not only to the fight against terrorism, but to economic justice, defeat of the AIDS epidemic and vestiges of discriminatory policies of all kinds.

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From leading the world into the age of democracy to spearheading the technological revolution, America has always been at the forefront of greatness.

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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.

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I don't want to respond to rumors that have no basis at all... But I am willing to respond to questions that the public and the press should know.

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I still remember March 31, 1981, when a deeply disturbed John Hinckley Jr. took aim at President Ronald Reagan and fired shots that hospitalized the Commander-in-Chief and two others, and left his Press Secretary James Brady paralyzed for life.

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No one looks forward to a recount.

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Our nation has come so far since 1968 when Dr. King was assassinated, but I know we can do better to achieve The Dream, and that is why I keep marching on.

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No American should live in fear of going to work or sending their kids to school. Let's end the fear. Let's enforce existing gun laws.

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The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families.

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If you are spending too much, you cut back on spending and you raise your revenues. And that's it.

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America was born as a nation of immigrants who have always contributed to its greatness.

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I am running for re-election no matter who runs.

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Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps.

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In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day.

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I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

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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.

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If you got problems like unemployment, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and there's a guy that's always been there for you and for your family, then you say 'He's a nice guy. I don't know where he came from or how long he's been here, but Charlie Rangel's the man.' That's what I'm relying on.

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Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

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Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them.

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A default on our debts as a result of not meeting our obligations would be a disaster for the stock market, and Americans would see their retirement funds shrivel up.

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I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The challenges African-Americans are facing today are rooted in the system of slavery.

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The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally oppress over African-Americans who sought justice and equality and it sought to respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the same way.

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We must urge a national dialogue on better methods of curbing preventable gun violence, and address the need for mental health awareness and access to psychiatric services in this country.

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