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<div><font color="#000000">Larry Craig<br>
Editorial<br>
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http://craig.senate.gov/press/<br>
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Dan Whiting (202)224-8078<br>
Sid Smith (208)342-7985<br>
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For Immediate Release:<br>
August 27, 2007<br>
Statement of Senator Craig:<br>
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BOISE, ID - Idaho Senator Larry Craig made the following statement in
response to the Roll Call story this afternoon:<br>
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"At the time of this incident, I complained to the police that
they were misconstruing my actions. I was not involved in any
inappropriate conduct.</font><br>
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<div><font color="#000000">"I should have had the advice of
counsel in resolving this matter. In hindsight, I should not have pled
guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and
expeditiously."</font></div>
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