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Columbia, S.C. - June 30, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on Attorney General McMaster calling for a preliminary investigation of the governor’s travel in relation to his acknowledged marital infidelity:

Gov. Sanford Issues Follow-Up Statement on Cabinet Meeting 

Columbia, S.C. - June 26, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement after his Cabinet meeting:

Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on Commerce Trip  

Columbia, S.C. - June 25, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement:

“As noted by the Department of Commerce, I attended a trade mission with the Department of Commerce last June. As the agenda notes, the mission was spent meeting with government and private business officials in both Brazil and Argentina. This trip was handled very professionally by the Department of Commerce, and I’m proud of their work there.

Gov. Sanford Issues Follow-up Statement on Today's Media Availability 

Columbia, S.C. - June 24, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement:

“First and foremost, I apologize to my wife and my four boys. I have made decisions that have hurt and will continue to hurt them, and for that I’m sincerely sorry. Jenny has stood by me through campaign after campaign, through hard time after hard time, and neither she nor the boys deserve this. Please offer them your prayers.

Stimulus Application and Cover Letter

Attached is the application for the stimulus funds, beginning with a cover letter.

Governor Sanford Won’t Appeal S.C. Supreme Court Decision

Columbia, S.C. - June 1, 2009 - After a federal judge today sent two stimulus lawsuits back to the state Supreme Court, Governor Mark Sanford said he would not make any state or federal appeals of whatever is decided by the state’s top court, and will abide by whatever their decision is regarding a disputed $700 million in federal stimulus funds.

News and Press Releases 2009