He gave a passionate, positive and heartfelt statement. I felt like I was watching a victory speech on election night.

I said yesterday I thought he would come across as strong for the sake of his daughters, and he did. He said this was the toughest thing he's ever done, but he'll do it. It's the law.

He never once intimated he was treated unfairly. There was no "woe is me", no playing the victim card. "This is a time of adversity, but through adversity comes strength." They will get through this. Many families are going through times much harder.

He expressed his thanks and gratitude to those who supported their family throughout. He's proud of what he's accomplished as governor.

"Maybe I could have had more humility." As to the criminal case, "I take full responsibility for the things I said." He thought his actions were on the right side of the law.

He recounts the legislative achievements while he was governor, stressing medical care. He says he took on special interests.

He recounted the blessings he's had in life. He talked about how he won't be able to provide for his daughters the way his parents provided for him and he won't be able to protect them as a father should protect them.

He talked about what you say to your kids at a time like this. He said sometimes he can't even bring himself to think about where's he going tomorrow.

He thanked and praised Patti over and over. Said she's an incredible mother who has stood tall through all this.

He discussed his hope of prevailing on appeal, but you could tell he isn't banking on it, even though at the end he said "This isn't over."

He ended with "I'll see you around."

My thoughts: This was incredible to watch. The idea that we are going to imprison this man for 11 to 12 years, ripping him out of the lives of