Wait for it... wait for it...

Mr. DeLay said he had "always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land."

Right.
Tom Delay gets about a month and a half on my watch before he cries and apologizes. Remember his statement above, and then wait for that quote to turn into...

"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for anyone to get hurt, I acted unlawfully, sniffle, ::cry:: I have dishonored my family, the people I represent, and my nation. sniff. I only hope that I will be redeemed by the Lord almighty. Again I want to apologize to my fellow Americans, ::break down in tears some more:: and... I hope that one day you will be able to forgive me. ::sob sob:: May God Bless America, Oh god I wished it would never have turned out like this, I got carried away I'm so sorry".

You just wait. It WILL happen. The sad part is nobody feels bad or unethical about the things they apologize for, until they get caught.

EXHIBIT A: RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM

"Duke Cunningham strongly denies these allegations and we will contest them in court as soon as the judge permits us to do so."

The truth is -- I broke the law, concealed my conduct, and disgraced my high office. I know that I will forfeit my freedom, my reputation, my worldly possessions, and most importantly, the trust of my friends and family.

EXHIBIT B: JACK ABRAMOFF

"Abramoff insists he is innocent of any wrongdoing concerning millions of dollars in funding he received for helping Indian tribes set up casinos in their tribal homelands."

"Words will not ever be able to express my sorrow and my profound regret for all my actions and mistakes," he said. "I hope I can merit forgiveness from the Almighty and those I've wronged or caused to suffer."