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Koch issues statement apologizing for inappropriate relationship

The former Senate Majority Leader says she made mistakes and errors in judgment by engaging in a relationship with a Senate staffer. She apologizes to the Republican Party and to constituents, colleagues, friends, and family.
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The former Senate Majority Leader says she made mistakes and errors in judgment by engaging in a relationship with a Senate staffer. She apologizes to the Republican Party and to constituents, colleagues, friends, and family.

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