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" My father was absolutely no good. "
Charles B. Rangel
Father
Good
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" As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. "
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" A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty. "
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" As a high school dropout, I understand the value of education: A second chance at obtaining my high school diploma through the G.I. Bill led me to attend college and law school and allowed me the opportunity to serve in Congress. "
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" Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government. "
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" Since we replaced the compulsory military draft with an all-volunteer force in 1973, our nation has been making decisions about wars without worry over who fights them. I sincerely believe that reinstating the draft would compel the American public to have a stake in the wars we fight as a nation. "
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" As a member of Congress, I believe Congress must provide oversight of actions by the Executive Branch as our system of checks and balances requires. "
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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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" America was born as a nation of immigrants who have always contributed to its greatness. "
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" 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. "
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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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" 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. "
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Debate
Military
" 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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" 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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End
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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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" Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. "
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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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" We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box. "
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Love
Will
People
" 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. "
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" Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all. "
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" I didn't ever want to leave Manhattan. I have an abnormal fixation. "
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" The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation. "
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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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