Jan 21, 2010 7:30am
Full Text of John Edwards’ Statement
EmailThe following was released by John Edwards this morning:
I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she deserves can be done privately and in peace.
It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me. I have been providing financial support for Quinn and have reached an agreement with her mother to continue providing support in the future.
To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough, but I am truly sorry.
John R. Edwards
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John Edwards lied about his affair, lied about fathering the baby, and tried to wriggle out of his responsibility, finally ‘coming clean’ and admitting it once he was trapped. The Democrats and RINOs will ‘forgive’ him, of course – meanwhile pointing fingers at and demanding the resignation of Governor Mark Sanford. Not much difference in their behavior, but a whole WORLD of difference in reactions. Big surprise.
Posted by: Bea Jones | January 21, 2010, 8:17 am 8:17 am
What a disappointment he turned out to be. Not only was he cheating on his wife who sacrificed and stood by him, he cheated us by lying and trying to make himself in to some kind of “superhero” of the working people. John Edwards is nothing but a self-serving egomaniac!
Posted by: bay | January 21, 2010, 8:18 am 8:18 am
Both Edwards and his wife Elizabeth should just go away and leave the public alone. No one cares about their creepy lives anymore!!!
Posted by: Ramona | January 21, 2010, 9:17 am 9:17 am
What do you mean forgive him? Edwards is toxic. No Democrat will go near him. He was slated to speak at the 2008 DNC and was bounced from the program. There’s no double standard.
Posted by: S. | January 21, 2010, 9:19 am 9:19 am
I guess Ann Coulter was wrong, again.
Posted by: Amy in Maine | January 21, 2010, 9:58 am 9:58 am
“I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves.”
If it’s anything like the love and support you’ve provided to your dying wife, I think the child would be better off if you just sent a check once a month and left her alone. You Mr. Edwards were once my hope for a brighter future for this country; now I see you as nothing short of a pig!
Posted by: Bailee Graves | January 21, 2010, 10:44 am 10:44 am
Bea Jones: While I agree with you about Edwards lying and not taking responsibility, Mark Sanford is a sitting governor (that means he holds office) and he has a responsibility to the his constituents. John Edwards holds no office and is not really beholden to the public unless he chooses to do so. It should not be a “big surprise” that the reactions would be different- unless you’re trying to spin the story…… and you wouldn’t do that!
Posted by: Annie | January 21, 2010, 11:22 am 11:22 am
It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, or where your at, what matters is where you’re going. I hope he continues to do what is right for the child.
Posted by: whatsgoingonhere? | January 21, 2010, 11:28 am 11:28 am
Wow – some people are so mean. People make mistakes.
Anyone heard this one,”Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”?
Posted by: David | January 21, 2010, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
Wow, what a surprise! Next thing you know is that someone will claim that Mark McGwire took steroids!
Posted by: Joe | January 22, 2010, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
I feel so sorry for this family. I still like them. I still like John and think he is a good man that made a bad mistake, in a weaken moment. I have a brother and Dad that liked the women, and made the same mistake, I also love them. Some times a man can be too handsome, maybe this is Mr. Edwards problem. Good luck to Elizabeth and God Bless.
Posted by: Loretah Wilkerson | March 12, 2010, 12:41 am 12:41 am
This a little late to have a comment made about this but i ahve been watching news reports about john’s indictment and trial I want to say something about this . I feel very sorry for the whole edwards family and I know that something good will come out of this.I hope that the child grows up to be a good person like her father. Nasty things have been said about this man and I wish it would all stop for once and for all. I have great respect for this man and family . I am praying for this man and his family dailey. May god bless him and his family in the future. I wish nothing but good blessings for this whole family. John if you read this good luck and god bless you are my prayers.
Posted by: meredith gresham | December 30, 2011, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm