Actually, the president did not pointedly ask Rangel to resign, but did suggest during a «CBS Evening News» interview last month that the congressman is «somebody who's at the end of his career,» adding: «I'm sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity.» (nystateofpolitics.com)
In the summer of 2010, Obama called the allegations against Rangel «very troubling,» and said he hoped the congressman would be able to «end his career with dignity» — a comment widely interpreted as a not - so - subtle push by the commander - in - chief for the congressman to retire. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Espaillat was referring to a comment Obama made during a televised interview in 2010, when the ethics charges that led to Rangel's censure were still in the news, saying, «I'm sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity. (politico.com)