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Charles Rangel: The fact that we inherited it doesn't mean that we don't have the responsibility to work our way out of this.

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
The fact that we inherited it doesn't mean that we don't have the responsibility to work our way out of this.
Said by
Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Rangel acknowledges the economic challenges while asserting responsibility to improve the situation.

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