'Serious sin'

Human Race | Social conservative Vitter apologizes for call-service calls | Mark Bergin

Louisiana Sen. David Vitter, a staunch supporter of biblical marriage, spent the past week apologizing for the unbiblical shortcomings of his own matrimonial union. The Republican lawmaker acknowledged his "serious sin" after his Washington number turned up five times on the D.C. Madam's phone records from 1999 through 2001.

Vitter said he plans to continue his political career and denied allegations that he had patronized another prostitution service in New Orleans. "I want to again offer my deep, sincere apologies to all those I have let down and disappointed with actions from my past," Vitter said. "I am completely responsible, and I am so very, very sorry."

His wife Wendy said her husband had confessed his infidelity privately years before and she had forgiven him: "To forgive is not always the easy choice, but it was and is the right choice for me. David is my best friend."

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