Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley Resigns Amid Sex Scandal: ‘I Have Let You and Our People Down’

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BENTLEY: "When the people of our great state elected me and chose me and humbly asked me to serve as their governor, I have always believed the honor of serving as your governor was a calling that God placed on my life. I have not always made the right choices. I have not always said the right things. Though I have sometimes failed, I have always tried to live up to the high expectations the people place on the person who holds this esteemed office. Though I have committed myself to working to improve the lives of the people of our state, there have been times that I have let you and our people down, and I'm sorry for that. The consequences of my mistakes have been grievously unfair to you, my loyal and dedicated staff, and my cabinet and all of our agencies who have continued their exemplary service to our people in your respective agencies in the face of difficult circumstances. I can no longer allow my family, my dear friends, my dedicated staff and cabinet to be subjected to the consequences that my past actions have brought upon them."