David Vitter

thumb|David Vitter David Bruce Vitter (born May 3, 1961) is an American lobbyist, lawyer, and politician who served as United States Senator for Louisiana from 2005 to 2017. A Republican, Vitter served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1999. He then represented Louisiana's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Quotes It's obviously a tremendous loss for the state .... I think Livingston's stepping down makes a very powerful argument that Clinton should resign as well and move beyond this mess." In May 1999, Vitter replaced Congressman Bob Livingston after Livingston resigned due to an adultery scandal. Konigsmark Anne Rochell A Week Of Crisis Impeachment: The Speakership Livingston's Constituents Decision to resign jolts home district D4 The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution December 20, 1998 http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=0EADA4168D35692C 2007-07-10 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." Douglass K. Daniel, "Senator's number on escort service list", Associated Press, July 10, 2007. External links United States Senator David Vitter, Senate site SourceWatch Congresspedia — David Vitter profile Category:Members of the United States Senate Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:People from New Orleans Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Lawyers from the United States Category:Harvard University alumni Category:University of Oxford alumni Category:Gun rights advocates