Rep. Issa Statement on Cunnungham Guilty Plea

Rep. Issa Statement on Cunnungham Guilty Plea

November 28, 2005 -

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49) released the following statement today in response to Rep Cunningham's guilty plea in federal court this morning:

"Duke Cunningham's admission of wrongdoing today is a disappointment for San Diegans and for the many citizens, myself included, who supported his election and public service over the course of many years. We wanted desperately to hear Duke explain his conduct in a way that made sense to us, but increasingly feared that would not happen. Today, he acknowledged that he repeatedly broke the law.

"Our citizens have a right to demand that public officials live under the same laws that apply to them. Rep. Cunningham's conduct fell below the standard the public demands of its elected representatives. The FBI and U.S. Attorney acted appropriately and quickly to collect the facts and to bring a resolution to charges against Rep. Cunningham. Duke's resignation today will allow the voters in the 50th district to quickly elect a new representative and put this unfortunate chapter behind them."

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