Sanford's wife: He's earned a second chance....

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/ ^ | June 24th, 2009

[TaraP]

Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford I would like to start by saying I love my husband and I believe I have put forth every effort possible to be the best wife I can be during our almost twenty years of marriage.

As well, for the last fifteen years my husband has been fully engaged in public service to the citizens and taxpayers of this state and I have faithfully supported him in those efforts to the best of my ability. I have been and remain proud of his accomplishments and his service to this state. It is for that reason that I deeply regret the recent actions of my husband Mark, and their potential damage to our children. I believe wholeheartedly in the sanctity, dignity and importance of the institution of marriage. I believe that has been consistently reflected in my actions. When I found out about my husband's infidelity I worked immediately to first seek reconciliation through forgiveness, and then to work diligently to repair our marriage. We reached a point where I felt it was important to look my sons in the eyes and maintain my dignity, self-respect, and my basic sense of right and wrong. I therefore asked my husband to leave two weeks ago. This trial separation was agreed to with the goal of ultimately strengthening our marriage. During this short separation it was agreed that Mark would not contact us. I I believe enduring love is primarily a commitment and an act of will, and for a marriage to be successful, that commitment must be reciprocal. I believe Mark has earned a chance to resurrect our marriage.

[wardaddy]

you would know betetr than I...South Carolina for me is just another serious southern state like Alabama and Louisiana...we’re about all that’s left now

[CharlesWayneCT]

As his wife said, she separated from Sanford 2 weeks ago, kicked him out of the house, and asked him not to contact her or the family.

So yes, the first free time he got after his separation, he ran down to Argentina to break up with the woman, so he could reconcile with his wife.

He should have done this months ago, and the wife suffered long before she decided she had to separate to get him to do the right thing.

[CharlesWayneCT]

I don’t think i want anything to do with him either. And his taking off without notice is also a problem. But it is “understandable”, that he wanted to break up with the woman when he realized he was losing his wife, and that he wanted to do it in person, and that he thought he could do it without anybody knowing, at least for now.

[Oztrich Boy]

In his conference he said he spent a few days down there crying.

There's no crying in Argentina!

[Peter ODonnell]

I wonder, realistically, what percentage of men in politics cheat (50 to 90 per cent would be my guess) because all we know is what percentage get caught.

[mwestk]

Is the girfriend a 19 year old intern????????

[NYpeanut]

I believe Mark has earned a chance to resurrect our marriage.

= Doormat

[dixiechick2000]

"anyhow that just makes my little gal from Alaska look that much sweeter and boy howdy she’s the cat’s pajamas already"

Ain't that the truth!

"btw, I’ll see yall later, I’m going to Santo Domingo to relax and get my head straight...someone here let my wife and kids know will ya?"

LOL!

Needing some alone time, are ya'? ;o)