Eric Swalwell

But I think you know who I am.

For over 20 years, I have served the public as a city councilman, as a member of Congress, and as a prosecutor who went to court on behalf of victims, particularly on behalf of sexual assault victims.

That's who I am and have always been.

This weekend, I'm going to spend time with my family and friends.

And I appreciate those who have reached out to me to show support.

And I look forward to updating you very soon.

250 years ago, Virginians put in place the foundations for the most extraordinary experiment in self-governance in human history.

Virginia once again has the responsibility and the privilege to defend that great nation.

These allegations of sexual assault are flat false.

They're absolutely false.

They did not happen.

They have never happened.

And I will fight them with everything that I have.

They also come on the eve of an election where I have been the front-runner candidate for governor in California.

I do not suggest to you in any way that I'm perfect or that I'm a saint.

I do not suggest to you in any way that I'm perfect or that I'm a saint.

I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past.

I've certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past.

But those mistakes are between me and my wife.

And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position.