Ever hear anyone admit to something before they have been caught?
As I understand it, he might have convinced himself that selling off his home to a contractor was OK, and once faced with the real charges, recognized that it was just plain bad.
Question: Of the 535 in Congress, how many have some kind of conflict of interest or bribery going on in the background???
Hint: Indian Gaming
Road Construction
Environmental regulations
yada yada yada...
Yes. People with honor do it every day.
And he kept up his denials long after he was 'caught.'