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 Chance
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 Nature
In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day. -Charles B. Rangel Sports
Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. -Charles B. Rangel Success
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 Government
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 Education
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 Government
As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. -Charles B. Rangel Men
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 Education
As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. -Charles B. Rangel Women
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 Veteransday
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 Equality
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 Society
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 Society
Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future. -Charles B. Rangel Future
Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight. -Charles B. Rangel War
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 Education
A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty. -Charles B. Rangel War
In various fields, such as science, technology, sports, business and the arts, immigrants enrich our culture every single day. -Charles B. Rangel Science
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 Freedom
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 Health
