"Now is the time for the U.S. and the nations of Western Europe who engaged in the slave trade throughout this hemisphere to come forward in a positive way to assist in undoing the harm that was caused by their past colonial policies in the hemisphere"
- Charles Rangel
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Rangel is requiring the United States and the nations of Western Europe to take duty for their past colonial policies in the hemisphere. These nations were involved in the servant trade, and Rangel is asking to do something about it to reverse the harm that was brought on by their actions. He is asking to come forward in a favorable way to assist repair the damage that was done. This might consist of offering financial assistance, offering academic chances, and supplying resources to help those who were affected by the servant trade. By taking obligation for their past actions, these nations can assist to produce a much better future for the people of the hemisphere.
This quote is written / told by Charles Rangel somewhere between June 11, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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