John Ensign: “We owe it to the contractors, who have made and will continue to make enormous financial investments.”

It is much easier to get re-elected when you are giving money away, basically.

Previously, he announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2012 following revelations he had an affair with an aide's wife.

You need to get out there in the real world and talk to folks.

Nevada Republican Senator John Ensign is stepping down on May 3.