Chuck Edwards: “Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Office of Inspector General's work to address the Department's IT…”

I want to say something directly and publicly to the two women who have been at the center of all of this. I am sorry. I'm sorry that my actions, my judgment or the way that I expressed a friendship ever put either of you in an…

I recognize now that my understanding of those relationships may not have always matched yours.

I am imperfect. I have made mistakes, but I do not believe I committed sexual harassment.

Mr. Speaker, regret is not an admission of sexual harassment.