Chuck Edwards: “Mr. Speaker, regret is not an admission of sexual harassment.”

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.

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.

Regret is not an admission of sexual harassment.