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Idaho senator Larry Craig addresses media .. releasing a statement and taking no questions. Click above to hear his entire statement.
Story Created: Aug 27, 2007 at 3:04 PM MST
Story Updated: Nov 7, 2008 at 10:21 AM MST
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At the same time, Craig apologized for placing ''a cloud'' over the people of Idaho.
Making a statement to reporters today, Craig says he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge earlier this month because he didn't seek counsel and because he wanted to make the matter go away.
He says he was under stress at the time because of continuing pressure from the Idaho Statesman newspaper. Craig accused the paper of being ''vicious'' and ''relentless.''
He also says he believes he can continue to be an effective leader. Craig says he's still scheduled next month to announce his intentions about whether he will seek re-election.
Meanwhile in Washington, Senate Republican leaders have called for an ethics committee to review the case.
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