vitter's phone number was included in a published list of phone records of pamela martin and associates, a company owned and run by deborah jeane palfrey, also known as the "d.c. Madam", convicted by the u.s. Government for running a prostitution service. Hustler identified the phone number and contacted vitter's office to ask about his connection to palfrey.[18][19] the following day, vitter issued a written statement:
this was a very serious sin in my past for which i am, of course, completely responsible. Several years ago, i asked for and received forgiveness from god and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, i will keep my discussion of the matter there with god and them. But i certainly offer my deep and sincere apologies to all i have disappointed and let down in any way.[20]
the statement containing vitter's apology said his telephone number was included in phone records dating from his days as a member of the house of representatives.[6] phone records show that vitter's number was called by palfrey's service five times, the first on october 12, 1999, and the last on february 27, 2001.[21] two calls were placed while house roll call votes were in progress.[22][23]
on july 16, 2007, after a week of self-imposed seclusion, vitter emerged and called a news conference. Standing next to his wife, vitter asked the public for forgiveness. Following vitter's remarks, wendy vitter, his wife, spoke. Both refused to answer any questions.[24][25][26]
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