Stevens: "I Wouldn't Wish What I'm Going Through On Anyone"

The Politico reports:

Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) ducked out of a GOP conference meeting briefly and talked with reporters waiting outside. He said that he has not been asked to make any remarks and appeared confident and upbeat, flashing a smile. The image conflicted with his dour comments to the gathered reporters.

"I wouldn't wish what I'm going through on anyone--my worst enemy," he said. Asked if it hurt to go through today's ordeal on his birthday, he responded, "Hurt? I haven't had a night's sleep now for almost four months, alright? I went home even during the trial and I came to the senate [on] nights after the trial. I've been living about three different lives and it's hard to even answer your questions properly, but I'm doing my best."

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In the meantime, would he be seeking a pardon from President Bush?

"No, no, no," he said.

Walking back into the Mansfield room to join his colleagues, a reporter wished him a happy birthday.

"I hope you have a better one than me," replied Stevens.

Stevens can at least take comfort in the fact that his fellow Republicans plan to put off a vote on whether he should be expelled from the caucus. Their reason: if Stevens loses his reelection bid, they won't have to make the decision.

Comments

[Grunty1]

Poor baby. The saying that comes to mind:

"Don't do the crime if you don't want to do the time".

[ellawensmom]

Exactly what I was going to say.

[gifu]

Oh, the self pity! You choose to be an elected official at age 84? Nobody but you can help you.

[Durango]

What is that old saw.

Everyone is a tough on crime Conservative . . . until they get arrested.

Maybe you can work on Prison reform after you get out of the Big House.

[Grunty1]

The "Do as I say, not as I do" Party motto.

[Tom Payned]

You wish nobody has to go through what you are?

Simple don't take bribes.

[GeorgeP922]

Stevens, just change your party to Democrat.

We love people like you, look we just BEGGED Lieberman to come back to us.
Im sure Salazar could work out a deal for you.

[white mende man]

And they say Democrats do not fear God, frankly we are really the party of Jesus Christ we welcome everyone just like Jesus welcomed everyone.

[patianneb]

oh, boo hoo.

[CR46]

Don't do the crime and you don't have to do the time!!!!

[plages]

Our hearts go out to you! But on the other hand, just give back all of the cash, gifts, kick backs, your retirement, the homes and the properties that you own, your oil stocks, your vehicles, your off shore accounts, and the many years in office, that's all! And least we all forget, you really should do the time!!

[JohnPone]

K A R M A !

[raymurt]

But, we wish it on you Ted!
Richly deserved.

[playera]

I for one am touched. I believe we should show the same compassion that Uncle Ted has for even his worst enemy.

Let's show understanding and just forget the whole thing. Let by-gones be by-gones.

[AmericanReflections]

It's really hard to sympathize with Stevens. His arrogance and evident belief that the rules do not apply to him, are what got him into this mess. If the country is lucky, the Dem in the Alaska senate race will be elected, and Stevens will become yesterdays news. If this situation has any value at all, it may serve as a warning to other legislators.

Nah! Probably not.

[drumz]

Oh the poor baby. Here's the deal, if you can't do the time don't do the crime.

[Adam W]

Indeed. You can't really "wish" Federal prosecution on someone. That someone has to commit crimes and then be investigated. And prosecuted. And here we are.

[Durango]

That is: Unless you happen to be a Democratic Governor of Alabama.

[Durango]

Hey it is not his fault all those gifts appeared at his home.

And Gee, what was he supposed to do when he came back from D.C. and there was a second story to his house?

[MontereyJack]

OF Course you would not wish it on anyone, Stevens. But you, uniquely, deserve what you are getting, as well as the coming expulsion. stew in your own juice. take sarah with you.

[DougNTexas]

Bingo. Someone adds 100's of thousands of bucks to my house I am going to know. I wonder how much he got in under the table bribes over the years? I just wish he would get put in prison for the rest of his life. But i bet he don't serve a day.