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“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.”

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Charles Rangel
Charles Rangel

Charles Rangel is an American politician born on June 11, 1930. He served as a U.S. Representative for 50 years, representing New York's 15th District. During his tenure in Congress, Rangel advocated for social justice and economic equality, particularly in tax and anti-poverty policies. His political career was marked by controversy, reflecting the complexities and diversity of American politics. more

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