Statement of
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Thursday January 18, 1:00 am Eastern
Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Reverend Jesse Jackson
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The
following is a statement of the Reverend Jesse Jackson:
I am father to a daughter who was born
outside of my marriage. As her mother does, I love this
child very much and have assumed responsibility for her
emotional and financial support since she was born.
This is no time for evasions, denials
or alibis. I fully accept responsibility and I am truly
sorry for my actions.
My wife, Jackie, and my children have
been made aware of the child and it has been an
extremely painful, trying and difficult time for them. I
have asked God and each one of them to forgive me and I
thank each of them for their grace and understanding
throughout this period of tribulation. We have prayed
together and through God's grace we have been
reconciling.
No doubt, many close friends and
supporters will be disappointed in me. I ask for their
forgiveness, understanding and prayers.
I was born of these circumstances and
I know the importance of growing up in a nurturing,
supportive and protected environment so I am determined
to give my daughter and her mother the privacy they both
deserve.
I will be taking some time off to
revive my spirit and reconnect with my family before I
return to my public ministry.
This is a private and family matter
and to protect all those I love I will not discuss it
any further beyond this statement.
SOURCE: Reverend Jesse Jackson
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