Jimmy Gomez: “I do think now it's time for you to resign, not because you're necessarily--there's this grand political conspiracy, but…”

I opposed this bill, especially as amended, because it expands the Department of Defense's authority into areas traditionally handled by civilian agencies.

I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family.

I am deeply sorry to my wife for the pain and embarrassment that I have brought into our lives.

I respect the Committee's process and am confident that a full and impartial review of the facts will bear that out.