Former Presidential candidate John Edwards admitted on Thursday he was the father of a 2-year-old baby girl conceived with Rielle Hunter, a videographer of his presidential campaign with howm he had an affair.
In a written statement Edwards said he has spend time with the baby girl for the last year and has been providing her with financial support.
"It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me," he said.
Here is Edwards' complete statement:
"I am Quinn’s father. I will do everything in my power to provide her with the love and support she deserves. I have been able to spend time with her during the past year and trust that future efforts to show her the love and affection she deserves can be done privately and in peace.
"It was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me. I have been providing financial support for Quinn and have reached an agreement with her mother to continue providing support in the future.
"To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough, but I am truly sorry.
"John R. Edwards"
