Chuck Edwards: “An affectionate friendship is not a sexual proposition. A gift is not sexual misconduct,” he wrote. “A compliment is not…”

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

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.

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

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