South Carolina Statehouse Blog

Columbia, S.C. - June 30, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on Attorney General McMaster calling for a preliminary investigation of the governor’s travel in relation to his acknowledged marital infidelity:
“We’re pleased that SLED will look into this matter,” Gov. Sanford said. “There’s been a lot of speculation and innuendo on […]

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Columbia, S.C. - June 26, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement after his Cabinet meeting:
“More than anything, today was about letting my team in the Cabinet know how sorry I am for letting them down,” Gov. Sanford “But more importantly, today is a reminder that our work goes on. Each of […]

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Columbia, S.C. - June 25, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement:
“As noted by the Department of Commerce, I attended a trade mission with the Department of Commerce last June. As the agenda notes, the mission was spent meeting with government and private business officials in both Brazil and Argentina. This trip […]

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(Columbia, SC) – House Speaker Bobby Harrell issued the statement below following Governor Sanford’s press conference:
“Today’s revelations are disturbing and shocking. There is no excuse for the unfortunate events that have transpired in recent days.
“The personal issues must be sorted out by the Sanford family and we hope for the best for them during this […]

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Columbia, S.C. - June 24, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement:
“First and foremost, I apologize to my wife and my four boys. I have made decisions that have hurt and will continue to hurt them, and for that I’m sincerely sorry. Jenny has stood by me through campaign after campaign, through […]

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