Jimmy Gomez: “When you are born, after that, you are on your own.”

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

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

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

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