Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., Tuesday said he was disappointed in the decision by the ethics panel Tuesday to convict him on 11 of 12 charges of violating the rules of the House. Here’s his statement:

“How can anyone have confidence in the decision of the ethics subcommittee when I was deprived of due process rights, right to counsel and was not even in the room?   I can only hope that the full committee will treat me more fairly, and take into account my entire 40 years of service to the Congress before making any decisions on sanctions.