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Charles Rangel: I never attempted to enrich myself, and that I walk away, no matter what your decision, grateful that I have had this…

On the recordNovember 17, 2010
I never attempted to enrich myself, and that I walk away, no matter what your decision, grateful that I have had this opportunity to serve.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Rangel pleads for mercy regarding his ethics violations.

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