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Sen. Larry Craig Says He's Not Gay
Sen. Larry Craig denies being gay in a press conference after he had pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being arrested at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of lewd behavior in a men's restroom in June.
"I did nothing wrong at the Minneapolis airport and I regret the decision to plead guilty," the Idaho Republican added. He said he had "overreacted" to the stress of the moment and did not consult with family or an attorney.
The 27-year veteran apologized to his family and the residents of Idaho.
Some Congressmen are asking for Craig's dismissal. The Senate Ethics Committee, which includes Sens. Mitch McConnell, Trent Lott, Jon Kyl, John Ensign and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, issued a statement, saying "This is a serious matter." They also said they would investigate to determine if further action was warranted.
