U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)speaks to the media in Harlem...

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)speaks to the media in Harlem about his re-election campaign with campaign supporters. (Aug. 12, 2010) Credit: Getty Images

Rep. Charles Rangel has shot back at President Obama’s recent comment that he “end his career with dignity.” Speaking at a candidate’s  forum in Harlem Monday night, Rangel said the president hasn’t “been around long enough to determine what my dignity is.”

The embattled 80-year-old congressman said it was more likely that he would protect Obama’s dignity over the next two years.

Obama’s remark was made three weeks ago.

A House ethics panel has accused the 20-term Democrat from Harlem of ethics violation charges. Rangel has vowed to fight the charges and is refusing to resign.

He says he is focusing on his re-election to his district in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood.
 

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