Posted on 10/02/2006 6:41:40 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Rep. Mark Foley, under FBI investigation for e-mail exchanges with teenage congressional pages, has checked himself into rehabilitation facility for alcoholism treatment and accepts responsibility for his actions, his attorney acknowledged Monday.
The attorney, David Roth, would not identify the facility, but told the Associated Press in West Palm Beach, Fla., that Foley had checked in over the weekend.
"I strongly believe that I am an alcoholic and have accepted the need for immediate treatment for alcoholism and other behavioral problems," Foley said in a statement, Roth told the AP.
Foley, a Republican, abruptly quit Congress on Friday after reports surfaced that he'd sent sexually charged electronic messages to boys working as pages. In the statement, Foley said the "events that led to my resignation have crystalized recognition of my long-standing and significant alcoholism and emotional difficulties."
"I deeply regret and accept full responsibility for the harm I have caused," Foley said. He also expressed "gratitude for the prayers and words of encouragement that have been conveyed to me."
The FBI, meanwhile, "is conducting an assessment to see if there's been a violation of federal law," according to FBI spokesman Richard Kolko.
White House press secretary Tony Snow, asked about that Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America," urged greater efforts to "figure out what happened here." He called it "a terrible story" and said he considered it unfortunate that "people are thinking, 'OK, can I get political advantage out of this'."
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And Bawney Fwank.
And Studds (or whatever the hell his name is).
And a HOST of other effeminate boy-buggerers in the demonRAT party that haven't been caught yet.
The left is the pro-homo party. He'd be considered a hero there. He should go for it to save his career. He and Barney Frank could become ....ahem....good "friends" (if they're not already).
Not poker.
It was poke-HIM, the sick-prick.
ROTFLMAO
When he was nailed in 1980 for cruising gay bars, chasing young boys, etc. conservative congressman Bob Bauman of Maryland used the alcohol defense. Later, he just admitted his homosexuality.
It may well cost us more than a seat. It could cost us the entire House. I've gotten angry with the coverage, though. Yes, Reps should have dealt with this a long time ago. But I can guarantee you that Dems knew about it too and waited to spring this until now, just before the election. Their "it's for the children" just doesn't cut it.
What is CREW, please?...thanks
If Foley were a member of the NEA he could go for the, "leave of absence with benefits..."
"Wait a minute...that NJ Governor did the same thing, and he's on Oprah! And a Rep who was a Kennedy relation did rehab, and he's already off the media radar with a nod for forgiveness because of what he's been through. Do I smell...a double standard?"
Two fallacies in your argument:
1. McGreevey did not proposition 16 year page boys.
2. Conservatives have higher standards.
I am a Republican from New Orleans, LA, sadly represented by Dollar Bill Jefferson. But you, sir, are as bad as any other political whore in the Democrat party – you knew about the Foley situation and you kept it secret for months – what was the reason for covering for Foley? The only possible explanation is your desire for power and the fear of losing it. That is reprehensible and cannot stand – at this point the only reason I want to keep unethical Republican trash like you as the majority is that my fear for the country if the Democrats take power is greater than my disgust with you. At the very least, you should resign as Speaker.
Yep. I believe people will notice that. "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!"
The democrats are right out in front beating themselves in the head with their own past. Let them talk. It's a good thing.
"But I can guarantee you that Dems knew about it too and waited to spring this until now, just before the election. Their "it's for the children" just doesn't cut it."
I don't doubt this but again this comes back to leadership. This coming out was forseeable. Politics is a rough game. If you know an uncomfortable secret about an opponent you don't spring it in March, you spring it in October. Our guys would have waited until right before the election too if they had a juicy secret. Thats why this should have been headed off at the pass and Foley should have been eased out months ago when the first emails came to light.
Taking lessons from the Dem play book, ala Patrick Kennedy?
Hope one behavioral lesson he learns in rehab is to stay out of the United States Congress.
I agree entirely. They should have known better. Keeping this secret was vile and we will pay the price--in fact the world may pay the price if the Dems retake the house because of it. This man was a known homosexual. I hope that Republican voters in the future will be more careful about who they elect for government representation.
Oh brother. Rehab? Why not 2-3 years ago, Foley?
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