“Congressman Charlie Rangel was a giant—in Harlem and in American politics. He served with unmatched wit, courage, and an unshakable belief in the power of government to change lives. It is especially profound to lose him on Memorial Day. He was a proud Korean War veteran whose patriotism was found not just on the battlefield, but in a lifetime of fighting for working people in Congress. His legacy lives on in the countless Black and Latino New Yorkers he lifted up and inspired. I’m so honored to have known him as a friend and inspiration.”
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