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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home.
I am resigning because my secret leaves the governor's office vulnerable.
Serving in Congress is the great honor of my professional life. I am deeply grateful to the people of the 4th Congressional District for placing their trust in me.
I will leave the U.S. Congress when the term for which I was elected expires in January 2011 and return to the practice of law with a sense of duty fulfilled.
I want to continue to do a good job for my constituents, my party doesn't want me to resign.
So I will stand more steadfastly for the things I stand up for, like people who work for a living. I'd like to be able to stand that way when I go to Congress.
I'm not resigning, and I'm going to try very hard to go back to work a better man and a better husband too.
I'm confident in our resolve to make the decisions necessary to keep our country and our people safe and prosperous and I look forward to representing the citizens of Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District for the next two years.
With the consent of the people, I will seek to continue service in Congress for the well-being of our state and our nation.
I submit to you, Mr. President of Congress, my formal resignation as president of the republic.