Chuck Edwards: “I respect the House vote. I do not accept the conclusion that it produced.”

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.

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.