South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who is a Republican, held a press conference today to explain where he was the last few days when he suddenly disappeared. Sanford announced he went to see a woman he had an affair with in Argentina, but had actually only seen three times.

Sanford said:

"There are moral absolutes, God’s law is indeed there to protect you from yourself. There are consequences if you breach that. This press conference is a consequence."

"I’ve been unfaithful to my wife [Jenny Sanford] and I’ve developed a relationship with what stared as a dear, dear friend from Argentina."

"I spent the past five days of my life crying in Argentina, so I could come back and cry here."

Sanford (full name Marshall Clement Sanford) has resigned as chair of Republican Governor Association, but not as governor.

Sanford apologized to everyone, especially his wife and children.

Sanford also said his trip was to break off the affair, and he says he and his wife have been working towards reconciliation for the past 5 months.

We appreciate Sanford taking responsibility for his actions and for his honesty. We feel sorry for his wife and children for the pain he has caused them in this public betrayal.