September 29, 2006

Foley's Resignation Is Effective Immediately

Mark Foley's resignation from Congress is "effective today," according to an official statement his office released to the media.

Full Foley statement:

"Today I have delivered a letter to the Speaker of the House informing him of my decision to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective todya. I thank the people of Florida's 16th Congressional District for giving me the opportunity to serve them for the last twelve years; it has been an honor. I am deeply sorry and I apologize for letting down my family and the people of Florida I have had the privilege to represent."

Posted at 03:28 PM


Comments


Wow! Another conservative "family-values" republican bites the dust...

Jade | 09.30.06 03:46 PM

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