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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
So collectively, we all have to--in God we have to trust. This means we have given up on the process--55, 56 times. It is time to trust in God. So I am calling upon all of those solid voices there that were waiting to see whether sanity could ever come to the well of this House, and I think we have proven today, don't count on us, God. We need your help. And only God can get us out of this rut. Thank you for the opportunity. {time} 1515
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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