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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 Rangel
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Charles Rangel
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: June 11
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Charles Rangel
Charles Bernard Rangel
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We love the ability of the people to influence the actions of decision-makers, of lawmakers and presidents to be removed from or elevated to office by the will of voters, and of the community to connect amongst diverse populations through the ballot box.
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I am running for re-election no matter who runs.
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A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.
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Im sick and tired of politicians beating up on the IRS. We have the best and fairest tax-collection system in the world.
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