[1682 Election] Parliamentary Campaign Thread

[Soraya Hoseini]

BEAUMONT STATEMENT
Allegations of infidelity

Good afternoon, Aldurians,

The Aldurian Investigator has revealed today allegations about an affair I had several years ago that are not giving you the full truth.

Aldurians deserve a government that is honest and open. I know that I expect that from everyone who serves in office, and I must bear this as an opportunity to act in accordance to my conscience after consulting my wife and family.

Five years ago, I carried on an affair that lasted eight months with a work colleague. I made a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs. I recognized my mistake and I told my wife that I had a liaison with another woman, and I asked for her forgiveness. We both worked with our pastor and with a marriage counselor to navigate this horrible betrayal from my part.

I must stress, however, that my brief affair did not result in a child. While it is true that I was unfaithful to my wife, there was no child borne from the relationship. This is a gross and horrible lie, surely, that is fueled by the interests in this election that want to see me and the values I stand for fail.

I was and am ashamed of my conduct and choices, and I had hoped that it would never become public. With my family, I took responsibility for my actions then and today I take full responsibility publicly. The affair took place for a short period. It ended then. I am and have been willing to take any test necessary to establish the fact that I am not the father of any baby.

It will always be inadequate to say to the people who believed in me that I am sorry, as it is inadequate to say to the people who love me that I am sorry. I still am sorry and know that I will always live with the consequences of my betrayal. If you want to beat me up for this, feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself.

I've been in love with the same woman for several decades and as anybody who's been around us knows, she's an extraordinary human being, warm, loving, beautiful, and as good a person as I have ever known.

If anything this just reveals that I have made mistakes. I have taken the love of my wife and family for granted. With every apology I give, I try more and more to be a better husband and a better father.

Thank you.