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“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.”

Quote by Charles Rangel

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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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