Foley's Resignation Is Effective Immediately

Mark Foley's resignation from Congress is "effective today," according to an official statement his office released to the media.

Full Foley statement:

"Today I have delivered a letter to the Speaker of the House informing him of my decision to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives, effective todya. I thank the people of Florida's 16th Congressional District for giving me the opportunity to serve them for the last twelve years; it has been an honor. I am deeply sorry and I apologize for letting down my family and the people of Florida I have had the privilege to represent."