--in numerous places as well as with the individuals I sent it to, was that I was doing it to curry favour. I actually do not.... If that were the case, why did I not send it to everybody I was looking for a job with in government relations? No, these people were on the top of my mind when I was committing an act that is unacceptable, and I was simply trying to make myself look more important.
On February 15th, 2011. See this statement in context.