Schock says he leaves Congress with sadness, humility

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Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Embattled Rep. Aaron Schock said Thursday he is leaving Congress with sadness and humility and vowed to work "tirelessly" to make amends to constituents and others he has let down.

In a farewell speech, the Illinois Republican said his departure from Congress "is not the end of the story, but rather the beginning of a new chapter" in his life.

Schock, 33, announced his resignation March 17 following a monthlong cascade of revelations about his business deals and lavish spending on everything from overseas travel to office decor in the style of "Downton Abbey."

The Justice Department is investigating Schock's congressional expenses and business deals, and FBI agents have begun issuing subpoenas to witnesses, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.

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[irisblue]

1. and a pot of money

[daleanime]

4. And connections to help him get even more money.....

[closeupready]

9. And lifetime, free, 4 *, gold-plated health insurance.

[3catwoman3]

13. I don't think he has served long enough...

...to b eligible for that or a congressional pension. if I am wrong, someone please correct me.

[tammywammy]

22. He did, it's a five year minimum.

But he'd have to wait until 62 or whatever and it's not his full salary or anything.

[tammywammy]

21. Congress doesn't have free health insurance n/t

[James48]

2. thief. EOM

[bluestateguy]

3. I want to know what Democrat is going to run for and win that seat

What Democrat is going to run for and win that seat?

[herding cats]

6. I don't think a Democrat has held that seat since before WWII

I'm not being snarky either; I'm pretty sure I read that in something but I can't recall what at the moment.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

8. Repubs are pretty well entrenched around there.

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Being a footman again will tough.

Now get busy before Mr. Carson sees you weeping.

[Laurian]

7. He should have skipped the farewell speech

and just slithered away.....quietly.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

10. If he hit the ground to slither he'd reflexively start doing crunches. Can you crunch away quietly?

[awoke_in_2003]

16. I am reminded of this scene in Tombstone...

[amuse bouche]

11. Delusional and egomaniac

Schock said he is inspired by another Illinois Republican, Abraham Lincoln, who left Congress after just one term before going on to serve as one of the nation's most celebrated presidents

[hatrack]

12. Fuck yourself, you venal prick

Enjoy your pension, and your health care, and the sleazy cush of the lobbying job you'll have within ten days.

[awoke_in_2003]

17. I don't think he has served long enough...

to be eligible for the pension and health care. The lobbyist job, however...

[AngryAmish]

14. sadness, humility and fabulousness

[Flatpicker]

15. He can leave however he wants

as long as he leaves.

[Sunlei]

18. He's a deceptive thief! arrest him!

The Federal Gov. will give an 'email password guesser' 3 years of Federal prison and they let this corrupt, deceptive thief walk.

[Major Hogwash]

19. Are there pictures of his office available on the internet?

I'd like to see what this supposedly fiscal conservative thought about spending so much money to redo his office.

[tammywammy]

23. Yes

http://www.google.com/search?q=aaron+schock+office&source=univ&hl=en-US&tbm=isch&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=_GAVVcSQJYWfNu-agZAM&ved=0CC0Q7Ak&biw=533.3333333333334&bih=800&dpr=1.5

[Tom Ripley]

20. Humility is totally alien to that self-absorbed diva