My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have continued to work at different things, and rebuilt my home all by myself. I did it for the sake of satisfaction at doing something. I did it because I happened to be where I was.
My job is to get people back to work and make tough decisions. I've been willing to do it.
I am announcing my resignation from Congress so my colleagues can get back to work, my neighbors can choose a new representative and most importantly that my wife and I can continue to heal from the damage I have caused.
The best thing about my job, though, is stopping at the end of the day and rejoining the human universe.
My job is to get things done.
My job is to give everyone a chance to catch their breath and step back from all this and get back to work.
All I want to do is get back to a principle-based Congress.
My government career is over.
I've already composed and written a letter to the House administration telling them to withhold my paycheck in the event of a lapse of appropriations.
I want to go back to Congress and get to work on making a real difference for the families and workers of South Florida.