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Pelosi: ‘Republican Leaders Put Partisan Politics Above Protecting the Children in Their Trust’
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on news reports that Speaker Dennis Hastert’s office was told two years ago about former Republican Congressman Mark Foley’s repugnant behavior by Kirk Fordham, Congressman Tom Reynolds’ former Chief of Staff, who resigned today.
“Mr. Fordham’s statement is even more evidence that Republican Leaders chose to put partisan politics above protecting the children in their trust.
“Conflicting stories between Republican leadership and Republican staff about their cover up of Mark Foley’s abhorrent behavior underscore the urgency for the Republican leadership to be immediately questioned under oath by the Ethics Committee.
“Today’s revelation begs the questions: Why did Speaker Hastert, Congressman Reynolds and other Republican Leaders continue to support Mark Foley after they knew about his horrific behavior? And why did Republican Leaders enlist Mark Foley’s support in Republican efforts to stay in power?
“The children, their parents, the public, and our colleagues deserve answers and those who covered up Mark Foley’s behavior must be held accountable.”
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
