Charles B. Rangel

A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.

When thousands of men and women work full time but need food stamps to put food on their tables, when they can't get health benefits, when they can't get paid sick days, then we must do whatever we can to stand up for them.

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation.