Charles Rangel: “We cannot wait any longer to act if we're serious in our economic development strategies.”

I thank Congressman Sherman for giving me this time to speak on this important issue. I will also take this opportunity to thank Chairman Ed Royce. So many people ask: After 46 years, what do you consider your major accomplishments? It is…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.

We want to know how many of these cases there is some evidence of wrongdoing, whether it is criminal or not. And we want, categorically, immediately, the disposition of the 75 cases.

Did you hear that there was an accusation that it could be 600 cases?