"Hookergate:" NY Governor Eliot Spitzer Resigns

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Another political indiscretion for the record books. Below is the statement delivered by Hillary-supporter and New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (aka "Client #9") after he was caught on tape arranging a meeting with a high-priced prostitute at a Washington hotel. Spitzer has been married for 21 years.

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Good afternoon.

For the past nine years, eight years as attorney general, and one as governor, I have tried to uphold a vision of progressive politics that would rebuild New York and create opportunity for all. We sought to bring real change to New York and that will continue.

Today I want to briefly address a private matter. I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I promised better.

I do not believe that politics in the long run is about individuals. It is about ideas, the public good, and doing what is best for the state of New York. But I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself. I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family.

I will not be taking questions. Thank you very much. I will report back to you in short order. Thank you very much.

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If you are interested in this issue, you may enjoy Isn't Sex Fun And Necessary? Isn't Prostitution A Fact Of Life? and Spitzer Resigns: It's Time To Impeach Bush [1]

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I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong...I apologize to the public, whom I promised better.

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