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63. BIBI WATCH: Rangel Changes His Mind, Will Attend Netanyahu Speech After All

Tue Mar 3, 2015, 11:45 AM

Mar 2015

He explained his reversal on Tuesday morning to CNN anchor Carol Costello.

"I thought this idea was so outrageous that if a number of us indicated that we would not be present, that those who thought of this would give it second thoughts and withdraw either those that thought of inviting and breaching protocol, or the invitees," Rangel said.

"Having said that, the damage has already been done," he added. "I have a been asked by friends and constituents not to add to the controversy and so I'm going to be attending."

Rangel said on Monday that he would not attend the speech, citing House rules, according to WCBS. He also faulted House Republicans for making the speech a partisan issue.

MOre..
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/charlie-rangel-netanyahu-attending

Still not sure wth he said..

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