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1. Hakeem Jeffries on Congressman Rangel

Reply to SouthBayDem (Original post)

Mon May 26, 2025, 12:12 PM

May 26

Rep. Charlie Rangel was a phenomenal patriot, hero, statesman, leader, trailblazer, change agent & champion for justice.

The Lion of Lenox Ave was a transformational force of nature.

Harlem, NYC & America are better today because of his service. May he forever rest in power.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social) 2025-05-26T14:34:28.763Z

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