Charles Rangel: “As a patriot, are any of you going to tell me that education is a local issue and that the States are not being…”

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

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.

If I'm gone, quite frankly, I don't give a damn.