Rangel Quotes & Sayings

My president will boldly throw 1 million into poverty. — Charles Rangel

Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them. — Charles B. Rangel

The U.S. Congress can do a lot to support America's workplaces and the family. By working together in a bipartisan fashion, we can ensure our constituents get jobs they need while helping employers make smart decisions about their workforce. — Charles B. Rangel

I don't want to respond to rumors that have no basis at all ... But I am willing to respond to questions that the public and the press should know. — Charles B. Rangel

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day. — Charles B. Rangel

Thousands of people may have been killed by hurricane Katrina and many more could die in its aftermath because of the President's refusal to heed the calls of governors for help in repairing the infrastructure in their states. — Charles B. Rangel

After the threat of war is gone, we should not turn our backs on the men and women who eliminated that threat. We should embrace them and keep our promises we made to them. — Charles B. Rangel

I went to college and law school with the help of the GI Bill. That experience moved me so much, I dedicated the rest of my life to serving this great country and helping others succeed. — Charles B. Rangel

In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day. — Charles B. Rangel

We don't windsurf in Harlem. — Charles B. Rangel

Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all. — Charles B. Rangel

I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are. — Charles B. Rangel

We owe it to the flood victims of New Orleans to give them truthful answers as to why this event took place and to assure our citizens that tragedies like this will never happen again. — Charles B. Rangel

By requiring all 30 million Americans age 18 to 25 to perform two years of national service, in the military or civilian life, we will be asking for a shared sacrifice from all American citizens. — Charles B. Rangel

Going all the way back to Jeremiah Wright and Tavis Smiley and Van Jones and even Shirley Sherrod and maybe even Maxine Waters and Charles Rangel. We're going to see what his [Barack Obama] response is. — Cornel West

Manufactured scandals prohibit public servants from doing the job they were elected or appointed to do. — Charles B. Rangel

Whether you are Republican or Democrat or liberal or conservative, we should never, never, never allow ourselves emotionally to interfere with another person's right to express themselves. — Charles B. Rangel

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. — Charles B. Rangel

The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally oppress over African-Americans who sought justice and equality and it sought to respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the same way. — Charles B. Rangel

The challenges African-Americans are facing today are rooted in the system of slavery. — Charles B. Rangel

No one should go into debt if a family member gets sick or injured. — Charles B. Rangel

The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black. — Charles B. Rangel

Living in New York City, I am reminded by the Statue of Liberty that the United States of America has always welcomed those yearning to breathe free and seek a better life. — Charles B. Rangel

Realise that the love within is the infinite love and it is all that is. — Ana Rangel

I proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as an artillery operations specialist in the all-black 503rd Field Artillery Battalion in the Second Infantry Division. — Charles B. Rangel

I'm just glad that my community has faith and confidence in me. — Charles B. Rangel

This country was founded upon the principle that we are all endowed with certain inalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - those rights are what make America great, and they belong to each and every one of us. — Charles B. Rangel

Well, I really think that shatters the myth of white supremacy once and for all. — Charles Rangel

When the Republicans controlled the House from 1994 -2006, Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Henry Waxman Charlie Rangel, John Conyers and Rahm Emanuel weren't saying we need to move right to win. They stuck to their philosophy. And they fought against Reagan and they fought against the Bushes. And eventually they did win. — Ed Rollins

No one looks forward to a recount. — Charles B. Rangel

Since the Korean War, U.S. and South Korea have established an enduring friendship with shared interests, such as denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, combating aggression abroad and developing our economies. — Charles B. Rangel

A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty. — Charles B. Rangel

The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families. — Charles B. Rangel

America was born as a nation of immigrants who have always contributed to its greatness. — Charles B. Rangel

Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government. — Charles B. Rangel

Eating a huge home cooked Christmas dinner was his personal favorite. Evan would look around after each Christmas Day was done. There were empty dishes, and torn up wrapping paper on the ground. Monty was passed out on the couch stuffed with food. Evan would close his eyes and hear the day. He could feel the memories that were just made. — David Rangel

The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is the responsibility of Congress to deliberate and consult with the executive branch before involving ourselves in a military conflict. — Charles B. Rangel

No worries and no goodbyes, just give me a smile. — David Rangel

I don't know whether the number of any particular Latino group has made or will make any particular difference in the issues that I am concerned with. — Charles B. Rangel

The Iraq war took priority over domestic disaster prevention. — Charles B. Rangel

So many deaths could be prevented if measures were implemented to expand background checks and keep individuals like John Hinckley from ever buying firearms in the first place. — Charles B. Rangel

We all have a large stake in preserving our democracy, but I maintain that those without power in our society, the black, the brown, the poor of all colors, have the largest stake not because we have the most to lose, but because we have worked the hardest, and given the most, for what we have achieved. — Charles Rangel

Our nation has come so far since 1968 when Dr. King was assassinated, but I know we can do better to achieve The Dream, and that is why I keep marching on. — Charles B. Rangel

Supporting mental wellness is crucial to any goal of decreasing gun violence in America. — Charles B. Rangel

If you are spending too much, you cut back on spending and you raise your revenues. And that's it. — Charles B. Rangel

My father was absolutely no good. — Charles B. Rangel

I've been around Congress long enough to know there are issues we may never see eye-to-eye from the opposite aisle, but we should all agree that our job is to move America forward and benefit the people. — Charles B. Rangel

I never thought I'd miss Nancy Reagan. There can't be a rating [on the Clinton drug policy] when there hasn't been a performance. — Charles Rangel

I've been beat up pretty badly. Pretty badly. Yet at the end of the day, everyone says I'm doing a pretty good job. — Charles B. Rangel

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce. — Charles B. Rangel

I was proud to march beside some of the most notable Civil Rights activists, such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Joseph L. Rauh, Jr., from Selma to Montgomery. — Charles B. Rangel

As a veteran, I know firsthand the satisfaction there is in defending the democracy you so strongly believe in, but I can also attest to the trauma encountered from combat on the battlefield. — Charles B. Rangel

I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America. — Charles B. Rangel

I'm in the kitchen and I'm not walking out. — Charles B. Rangel

The world has placed chemical, biological and nuclear weapons in a separate category because their use constitutes a crime against all humanity. — Charles B. Rangel

From leading the world into the age of democracy to spearheading the technological revolution, America has always been at the forefront of greatness. — Charles B. Rangel

I, for one, would think both about how far we have come as a country and how much further we need to go to erase racism and discrimination from our society. — Charles B. Rangel

As a Korean War Veteran, I know too well the troubling nature of war. This is why I will always support a diplomatic answer before military intervention. — Charles B. Rangel

I didn't ever want to leave Manhattan. I have an abnormal fixation. — Charles B. Rangel

I am struck by how casually we as a nation react to the carnage in Iraq. — Charles B. Rangel

It's morally wrong, and economically self-defeating, that so much wealth flows upwards towards the richest of Americans, while millions work full time but still can't provide for their families. — Charles B. Rangel

What are we Democrats fighting for? We are not fighting for salvation and going to heaven. But we are fighting for Medicaid, Medicare, health care, education, jobs, helping old folks. — Charles B. Rangel

As a high school dropout, I understand the value of education: A second chance at obtaining my high school diploma through the G.I. Bill led me to attend college and law school and allowed me the opportunity to serve in Congress. — Charles B. Rangel

Under Saddam Hussein, the nation of Iraq possessed and used chemical weapons against both their own Kurdish population and Iranian military forces. — Charles B. Rangel

I am proud to represent New York's 13th Congressional District, which has one of the largest and diverse populations in the country. — Charles B. Rangel

Today many Caribbean workers can be found in the hospital, construction, service and hotel industries, but there is also a growing professional sector. — Charles B. Rangel

We must urge a national dialogue on better methods of curbing preventable gun violence, and address the need for mental health awareness and access to psychiatric services in this country. — Charles B. Rangel

At least 23,000 civilians have also died in the Iraqi killing field and the U.S. is stuck in a quagmire. — Charles B. Rangel

Im sick and tired of politicians beating up on the IRS. We have the best and fairest tax-collection system in the world. — Charles Rangel

Since the enactment of the War Powers Act in 1973, which I supported then and support now, Congress has been reluctant to assert its authority when presidents decide to send American soldiers into harm's way. — Charles B. Rangel

I applaud President Obama for launching his 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative that is aimed to empower our youth to achieve success. — Charles B. Rangel

His hands were tingling and he was sweating under falling snowflakes. — David Rangel

Of course things get stagnant; people get too used to their environment, but that's why I'm in my district every week, at meetings with my constituents. — Charles B. Rangel

Since coming to Congress in 1971, I have been fighting to help create an environment where the goals of the National Work and the Family Month can become a reality. — Charles B. Rangel

Liberty and security are often in direct confrontation and must be balanced in a way that protects us without destroying what is worth protecting. — Charles B. Rangel

Now is the time for the U.S. and the nations of Western Europe who engaged in the slave trade throughout this hemisphere to come forward in a positive way to assist in undoing the harm that was caused by their past colonial policies in the hemisphere. — Charles B. Rangel

Since we replaced the compulsory military draft with an all-volunteer force in 1973, our nation has been making decisions about wars without worry over who fights them. I sincerely believe that reinstating the draft would compel the American public to have a stake in the wars we fight as a nation. — Charles B. Rangel

Living in America means enjoying freedoms that people in many other countries cannot. — Charles B. Rangel

Reapportionment is not friendly to a lot of communities and it hasn't been too friendly to mine. — Charles B. Rangel

No American should live in fear of going to work or sending their kids to school. Let's end the fear. Let's enforce existing gun laws. — Charles B. Rangel

I have a record that I'm so very, very proud of, and no campaign is going to take that away. — Charles B. Rangel

Regardless of the nature of their crime or any rehabilitation that may have occurred, these ex-felons cannot participate in the decision-making process of this great Nation. — Charles B. Rangel

I am running for re-election no matter who runs. — Charles B. Rangel

As every American who has ever received a paycheck is aware, the amount of money earned and the amount actually brought home are not the same. — Charles B. Rangel

Mississippi gets more than their fair share back in federal money, but who the hell wants to live in Mississippi? — Charles Rangel

Without question, conditions in the Haiti are worse since Aristide's removal, and continue to deteriorate. — Charles B. Rangel

Not having insurance not only destroys your life, it destroys your fiscal life. It breaks up marriages. You cannot functions anywhere unless you have good health. — Charles B. Rangel

Charlie Rangel was writing laws on our taxes as chair of the Ways and Means Committee while somehow neglecting to pay his own. — Nancy Gibbs

Since January 2003, at the height of the debate on the possible unilateral strike against Iraq, I have advocated for a reinstatement of the military draft to ensure a more equitable representation of people making sacrifices in wars in which the United States is engaged. — Charles B. Rangel

Our immigration policy should be driven by what is in the best interest of this great country and the American people. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen U.S. security and boost economic growth. — Charles B. Rangel

Those of us in the Congress must confront and overcome Republican intransigence to increasing the minimum wage, extending unemployment insurance and protecting food stamps. — Charles B. Rangel

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. — Charles B. Rangel

A default on our debts as a result of not meeting our obligations would be a disaster for the stock market, and Americans would see their retirement funds shrivel up. — Charles B. Rangel

To honor the legacy of veterans and the democratic principles they fought for, I am glad that I introduced the Korean War Veterans Recognition Act which was enacted in 2009. — Charles B. Rangel

While we wait for good things to happen for ourselves, we can do good things for other people. — David Rangel

From a high-tech point of view, an agriculture point of view, a goods-and-services point of view, a great deal of [committee Democrats] have no choice except to support allowing America access to these markets. — Charles Rangel

I think that, as Americans, we should never forget that when we tamper with freedom of speech, it is a very sensitive issue that affects all of our constitutional rights and privileges. — Charles B. Rangel

A greater tax deduction for students is not a handout. On the contrary, it helps those who are willing to meet the challenges of higher education to invest in our collective future. — Charles B. Rangel

When people are healthy and not hungry, they are stronger workers building a robust economy. — Charles B. Rangel

The victor will be the one who gets the most voters out. — Charles B. Rangel