Chuck Edwards: “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current…”

I can acknowledge poor judgment, regret the discomfort that some of my actions may have caused, and apologize to those who were hurt by this episode, while still disputing a conclusion that the evidence simply does not support.

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

Generosity is not sexual harassment.

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