Pelosi Statement on Congressman Rangel's Floor Remarks

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Congressman Charlie Rangel spoke on the House floor this afternoon:

"As I have repeatedly stated, the independent, bipartisan Ethics Committee is the proper arena for ethics matters to be discussed.  The process is moving forward in a way that will ensure that the highest ethical standards are upheld in the House of Representatives."