Texas Rep Tony Gonzales withdraws reelection bid amid affair report scandal

Описание: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Thursday afternoon that he is no longer seeking reelection as he faces mounting pressure from Republican leaders following his admission of an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.
At 18, I swore an oath to defend our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. During my 20 years in the military and three terms in Congress, I have fought for that cause with absolute dedication to the country that I love. From overcoming the border crisis to taking a stand with my communities after the worst school shooting in Texas’ history, my philosophy has never changed: do as much as you can, and always fight for the greater good. After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district. Through the rest of my term, I will continue fighting for my constituents, for whom I am eternally grateful,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales. "God has a plan for all of us.

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