Charles Rangel: “I bought the argument presented by people representing largely…”

On the recordMay 20, 2009

I bought the argument presented by people representing largely African-Americans. Said to me, 'We are being devastated by this.'

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Charles Rangel: “I bought the argument presented by people representing largely African-Americans. Said to me, 'We are being devastated…”