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“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.”

Quote by Charles Rangel

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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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