Nancy Pelosi calls for ethics investigation of Anthony Weiner after congressman admits photo was him

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on 'Face the Nation," Sunday, June 5, 2011.

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Updated 7 p.m. ET

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Monday called for an ethics investigation into Rep. Anthony Weiner's admission that he held inappropriate online relationships with half a dozen women over three years.

"I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony's wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents," Pelosi said in a written statement. Weiner is married to Huma Abedin, a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

At a New York news conference earlier Monday, Weiner said he had not broken any laws or the House rules and would not step down from his seat after he tearfully admitted sending racy photos and flirting with six women over several years. Weiner and Abedin were married last year.

Pelosi asked the ethics panel "to determine whether any official resources were used" or House rules were broken.

The first rule of the House states that members "shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House."

The ethics committee is expected to launch an investigation, though Pelosi's recommendation does not guarantee it. House Speaker John Boehner has not made a public comment on whether or not the panel should look into Weiner's conduct. 

After Pelosi's statement, Weiner released a statement saying he welcomed the investigation.

"I welcome and will fully cooperate with an investigation by the House Ethics Committee," he said in the statement., adding that he is "deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents."

Meanwhile, as the content of the Tweets and other messages comes out, some of which are very explicit in nature, it remains to be seen how Weiner's apology will be received by his constituents, or whether that will have an effect on the investigation.

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[noloyalisti]

There is absolutely nothing worse than a right wing hypocrite. Or maybe ignorant Republicons who want to be worker slaves to the giant corporations. At least Weiner is fighting the fascist corporations (insurance, petroleum, bankster) on behalf of ALL of us.

[justme2012]

What is there to investigate?


Either democrats accept him as a stupid lying brother, or they denounce him and ask him to resign.

I think they will embrace him. Never seen an honorable democrat yet.

[peter_out]

Pathetic Pelosi doesn't know unethical behavior when she sees it, but does know how to waste more taxpayer money on an ethics investigation.

[zanydr]

I am surprised that the original headline was not "HOUSE TWIT TWEETS FOR TW_T"

[zanydr]

if that is house rule number one then rule number two is ignore rule number one

[zanydr]

Nancy is just jealous?

[timchi1956]

Who will call for the ethics investigation into the scarecrows behavior?

[rocketjl]

I'm sorry, but this is purely bull-hockey. Pelosi is the main reason the country is going to pot. She gets off free as a bird. Now she wants to investigate an opposition politician that did not send her any of his pictures.

[bilrobi1]

What?How is Anthony Weiner an "Opposition Politician"? If she didn't want him investigated,I'm guessing you'd be upset at that.You do realize they're both Democrats?

[parisdakar]

Who says democrats don't create jobs? Nancy here, just created dozens of high paying ethics investigators' positions.

[stn_sage]

Extending your logic...if ALL congressmen were investigated for the questionable actions they commit, HUNDREDS, if not, thousands of new jobs for investigators, clerks, and lawyers would be created! And not temporary jobs, but long term ones! Oh, boy! Wouldn't that be great?!

[parisdakar]

It's a joke, dude.

[stn_sage]

Yeah! I think SOMEONE better investigate this guy, he appears to be leading a very unhealthy lifestyle! And, I beg to differ with those who say, it's his private business and not the public's! It effects his performance, his decisions, and interactions on public business!
Therefore, it IS the public's business! I think he ought to step down, seek psychiatric care, and enter some sort of treatment program. I wouldn't want him representing me!

[stn_sage]

to '666': Attacking me, does NOT excuse Rep. Weiner!
I'm NOT a congressman representing the public! But,
my morality is a dam sight better than his, that's for sure!
If I had his job, I wouldn't be screwing around like he is!