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Chuck Edwards: “I can acknowledge poor judgment, regret the discomfort that some of my actions may have caused, and apologize to those…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2026
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.
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Chuck Edwards
Republican · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Defending himself during censure proceedings.

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