(CNN) - Gov. Mark Sanford's office responded Thursday to a chorus of calls for his resignation from fellow Republicans, and rumors that he was weighing the idea. Full statement:
The governor has no plans to step aside, temporarily or otherwise. He remains committed and determined to repair the damage he has done in his marriage and to building back the trust of the people of South Carolina.He will be spending the long Fourth of July holiday weekend with his family, leaving for Florida tomorrow morning. The Sanford family asks members of the media to respect their privacy while they are together this weekend. The Sanfords also hope to take a longer family vacation toward the end of July.
He's spending most of the today at the Mansion, continuing to touch base with state officials, family, friends and supporters.
Sanford's statement comes as the South Carolina attorney general made a public call for the full release of the governor's travel records:
Statement by Attorney General Henry McMaster"Maintaining public trust, complete transparency and full public disclosure is vitally important. I have called on Governor Sanford to publically release all travel records to the media and public as promised."
The Sanford team's response: "We will release the records after SLED announces its findings," they told CNN.
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That's fine that he remains committed to repair the damage to his marriage...but NOT at the expense of the people of South Carolina! It's going to take a lot to repair the mess he made of his personal life, so needs to do the right thing and step aside we can have someone who will have their full concentration on running our state.
Bill Clinton didn't resign...why should Sanford have to resign.
You'll are trying to get Mark Sanford out of office because on a mistake. Where were all of you people when Bill Clinton did the same thing in the White House? Do we have a double standard? It seems that way to me.
I wish Sandford well as far as his family is concerned, but he should have considered his own desires while he was talking about others in similar positions.
He should step down as Governor of SC, not only for his recent exposure, but because he is the worst governor in the entire USA.
All I can say is: had this been a Democrat, the Republicans would have already pressured him to resign. They would have been like rabid dogs all over him... Look at what they did to Clinton.
This is God's wrath on the Republican Party. They used His Name in vain.
Hold on to your seats, America – I believe that there is more to come!!!
Resist Sanford, resist. We need you for the 2010 elections!! You are the poster child for GOP hypocracy and that is the gift that just keeps on giving!
Leave the man alone. He's just got personal issues and he was highly regarded for his JOB as Gov. before his poor personal character was revealed. He should be fired from his marriage if anything but let him complete the remaining time of his term
Let the Luv Guv stay he provides comic relief.
Sanford is the biggest narcissist I have ever seen! Why won't he just give it up & go live in Argentina-for good. Mrs. Sanford needs to get her head on straight & tell this guy the marriage is over. His quote"I'm trying to fall in love with my wife" should have enlightened her.
Headed to Florida for the weekend? I hope his family keeps a close eye on him. Florida to Argentina is a pretty short flight.
There is no marriage to save here. He should resign, and let his wife and children get on with their lives. Argentina might be a good solution for him. Don't cry for him Argentina!
He hasn't done anything wrong. Why should he resign? After all, he is a politician. They don't have to have morals or follow laws.
wow, the GOP even wants him to resign
Sanford you are looking more like Blago every minute (but Blago should be in jail, you should just resign)
The state needs to put on one of those electronic monitoring ankle bracelets in case they need to find him. His wife and children might find it handy, too.
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Fair is Fair July 2nd, 2009 1:48 pm ET
What a sad state journalism is in when it attempts to hide the important news of the world with tabloid items.
CNN… you already have Jeannie Moos doing the lighter side of the news. This endless Sanford drama does not belong here.
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Yea, because the "Political Ticker' should never include stories about the hypocracy of a "POLITICIAN". We should have people that AREN'T politicians in the political ticker.
Fair is delusional and biased.
Sanford has turned into a bubbling idiot. Professing his love for his "soul mate". I thought his wife was his soul mate? Hope he hasn't been taking sexual enhancement drugs. If he was has... he has been thinking with the wrong head. It is called euphoria! He is making Bill Clinton (who was the target of moral decency by Mark Sanford...front of the line) look like a saint.
He must go!!!!
How can you SC people justify this yoyo being either on vacation or in front of a camera all the time? When was the last time he did any work for your state? Is this a new reality show?? SC is the laughing stock of the country.
I'm from Simpsonville South Carolina. Mark Sanford Is a huge embarsssment to his people here. He admiited to the affair and it is good to admit and not lie. But when he said he found his soul mate in his mistress, that Was disgusting! I can't believe his in laws will allow him to visit. I think it's a shame that his sons and wife have to face this. I hope the Florida natives kicks him out of their state. Then again they can keep him,because we don't want him in S.C. anymore!
He will be spending the long Fourth of July holiday weekend with his family, leaving for Florida tomorrow morning. The Sanford family asks members of the media to respect their privacy while they are together this weekend.************************************************************
Oh My !!!.This guy is willing to spend the 4th of July with his Family .......but he was with his Soul Mate On Father's Day Week End You can't spin this one MARK ..You are in The Dog House !!!!
The republicans are doing a great job keep the ball rolling. What a party full of real winners Cheney, Bush, Palin, Rush, Craig, Rove, Corker, Cornyn, Ensign, Vitter, Boehner, and Michele Bachmann just to name a few this country is really proud of. Some of them would be better off as sanitation engineers. Although there are a few of them who can determine exactly what crap is.