It is hard to say whether Charlie was best known for his signature black suits and bowties or his sponsorship of the now famous JacksonVanik amendment to the 1974 Trade Reform Bill. The former made him instantly recognizable throughout northern Ohio and in the corridors of Capitol Hill. The latter. which tied the former Soviet Unions trade status to whether it freely allowed Jewish emigration. allowed thousands of families to escape religious persecution. I personally will always remember Charlie for his strong work ethic and his tireless defense of the American working and middle class. Charlie spent his 26 years in Congress pursuing policies that gave the American people opportunities to achieve their dreams and rejecting those that allowed corporations to dodge taxes and shirk their responsibilities to their employees.
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