I have made terrible mistakes that have hurt the people that I cared about the most, and I am terribly sorry. I am deeply ashamed of my terrible judgment and my actions.

I am here today to again apologize for the personal mistakes I have made and the embarrassment I have caused. I make this apology to my neighbors and my constituents, but I make it particularly to my wife, Huma.

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.

I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children.

I am a terrible sleeper.

It is not easy for me to sing consonants, and I am sorry if I don't sing the 'S'.