Chuck Edwards: “I have not had any conversation with any Member of this Committee that believes that that is the right thing to do, and…”

And conduct that is otherwise permissible does not automatically become misconduct, simply because enough individual moments are assembled together and viewed through the darkest possible ends.

I respect the House vote. I do not accept the conclusion that it produced.

The factual findings of this investigation do not justify branding me as though I did.

I’m sorry that my actions, my judgment or the way that I expressed a friendship ever put either of you in an uncomfortable position.