Jimmy Gomez: “I do want to commend them for calling out, particularly at this really difficult moment, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia…”

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

As I said when the existence of an inquiry was first reported two months ago in the media, years ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage.