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Charles Rangel: I believe that a united party is far less important than a united city—because if our cities are torn apart then…

On the recordJune 30, 1969
I believe that a united party is far less important than a united city—because if our cities are torn apart then, indeed, what is there to hope for?
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Rangel prioritized city unity over party loyalty in his endorsement of Lindsay.

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