In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
I am proud to represent New York’s 13th Congressional District, which has one of the largest and diverse populations in the country. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
It’s morally wrong, and economically self-defeating, that so much wealth flows upwards towards the richest of Americans, while millions work full time but still can’t provide for their families. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I went to college and law school with the help of the GI Bill. That experience moved me so much, I dedicated the rest of my life to serving this great country and helping others succeed. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
So many deaths could be prevented if measures were implemented to expand background checks and keep individuals like John Hinckley from ever buying firearms in the first place. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
Supporting mental wellness is crucial to any goal of decreasing gun violence in America. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
I proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an artillery operations specialist in the all-black 503rd Field Artillery Battalion in the Second Infantry Division. Charles B. Rangel Read Quote
