Republican representative Vito Fossella has admitted to having an affair (and love child) with former Air Force lieutenant colonel, Laura Fay.

Here’s Vito Fossella’s official statement on the issue:

I have had a relationship with Laura Fay, with whom I have a three-year-old daughter. My personal failings and imperfections have caused enormous pain to the people I love and I am truly sorry. While I understand that there will be many questions, including those about my political future, making any political decisions right now are furthest from my mind. Over the coming weeks and months, I will to continue to do my job and I will work hard to heal the deep wounds I have caused.