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Charles Rangel: “I think history would show that a different standard has been used in this case, where I did not curse out the speaker…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2010
I think history would show that a different standard has been used in this case, where I did not curse out the speaker, I have not tried to have sex with minors, I didn't steal any money, I never -- I tried to help City College.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Rangel defends himself against accusations of corruption, arguing that he has not engaged in serious misconduct compared to others.

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