A very emotional statement by Charlie Rangel just now...

[Sparkly]

If you didn't see or hear it, you will.

[snooper2]

1. So is a treatment center next?

Is this TMZ?

[Sparkly]

2. Not sure what you mean.

The ethics committee is now deliberating in private.

[hlthe2b]

3. So, what did he say?

[Sparkly]

4. It was just before they went into executive session

A committee member reviewed his life accomplishments, then gave him an opportunity to speak to his constituents, etc. He was totally choked up, and took a long minute to pull himself together. He said that whatever they decide, he wants it known that he didn't do anything to get money for himself. He wanted his name cleared in that sense. He apologized for causing any embarrassment or awkwardness among his colleagues, etc.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Did he apologize for storming out of the Ethics Committee?

Propelled by self righteous hubris.

[Sparkly]

6. No.

He said what was done to him was wrong, though...

[dixiegrrrrl]

7. There's a song for him then

Hey, won't ya play
another somebody done somebody wrong song.
And make me feel at home....

So please play for me
a sad melody
so sad it makes everybody cry
a real hurting song....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym_mJokfTQg