Transcript: Rep. Charles Rangel's Remarks on Controversial Academic Center

That's what I have done. That's what I do now. And that's what I'm going to continue to do.

So I assume when it's all over, even though The Washington Post cannot find any worth in what I'm doing and would want to concentrate on whether I've crossed the line, as far as the institution being named after me, that's their call.

As far as me seeking an earmark, I've taken the position and feel stronger in it now that any member who's asking for an earmark that doesn't want to make it public, I have a problem with him or her; but any member like me that has an institution of learning that's going to improve the quality of education and life for their constituents and America as a whole, hey, I'm out there and I'm going to do all I can to increase it.

RANGEL: So let's see now, before I go to questions, I'd like to emphasize the fact that in all of the letters, the form letters -- and I think we, Emile (ph), have copies of the letters that went out.

STAFF: Yes.

RANGEL: And they're completely -- you have access to.