Jimmy Gomez: “When you decided to reverse the policy, why didn't you choose to issue a new--like a news alert, a public release…”

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

I have and continue to sincerely apologize to my family, friends, and the people that I have the privilege to serve.

Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven't violated the law or House Ethics rules, that doesn't diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most.

I stand ready to cooperate with the Ethics Committee inquiry and provide it with whatever information it might need.