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Charles Rangel is a former U.S. Representative who served New York's 15th congressional district from 1971 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Rangel was known for his advocacy on issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, and civil rights. He played a significant role in shaping policies related to the urban community and was a prominent figure in the Congressional Black Caucus. Rangel also served as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he was involved in tax legislation and social security reform.
My colleagues, the last few days in New York people have been asking me: Do you really think Paul Ryan is going to become Speaker of the House? I said: No. They said: Why? Don't you believe he is intelligent, smart, dedicated? I said: That…
I join with my colleagues in welcoming the distinguished President of the Republic of Korea to the United States of America to confer with our great President. In 1950, I visited Korea for the first time as a combat infantryman. When I…
I thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee for pulling together this tribute. It is moving and emotional that we do this after the visit to these Chambers by the Pope, who made it abundantly clear how all of us, no matter how ordinary we are, can…
I thank the ranking member. Are we here to embarrass Presidents, Republicans, and Democrats or are we here to preserve the dignity and the integrity of the United States of America, no matter who is the President? If ever there was a time…
My fellow Members, this is a historic occasion for the House and a very emotional time for me because, unfortunately, I have known war. I have known the horrors of war. And I speak for all of those that have had this horrendous experience…
I don't think I can do that. Because the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Ryan) said that China and Russia are supporting this because they want to sell arms to Iran. I think that was despicable because that includes the United Kingdom, that…
This is a good day for America, and it is a good day for us in the House. There are so many people to thank for making this day possible, not just for the people in developing countries in Africa, but, more importantly, for Americans who…
I would just like to say that this has been one of the most exciting recent legislative experiences I have had, where we are dealing with Americans who are not Republican and Democrat, but they are sick people; and, in this particular…
I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, at this time I concur with the gentleman from Texas. Members have worked hard in perfecting these bills, and I support H.R. 2570. I yield back the balance of my time.
I conclude by saying that, when issues are serious enough for us to draft other people's kids, when they are serious enough for us to say that we are not going to borrow money from Communist China to pay for these wars, then I can be…
I want to thank the gentleman from Texas for bringing up this bill and also my colleague, Mr. Buchanan of Florida. There was some comment that CMS was making some mistakes that have not been transparent. It has been my understanding that…
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