Jimmy Gomez: “I know folks think that Democrats don't care about liberties or freedoms, but we do.”

I made personal mistakes outside my marriage. 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 am deeply sorry to my wife for the pain and embarrassment that I have brought into our lives.

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

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