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Friday, September 29, 2006
Rep. Foley statement on resigning from Congress
The following is a statement from Rep. Mark Foley:
"Today I have delivered a letter to the Speaker of the House informing him of my decision to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective today. I thank the people of Florida's 16th Congressional District for giving me the opportunity to serve them for the last twelve years; it has been an honor. "I am deeply sorry and I apologize for letting down my family and the people of Florida I have had the privilege to represent." |
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