Wife willing to forgive South Carolina Guv Sanford

Washington, July 3 (ANI): South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford has said that she willing to forgive her husband and Governor Mark Sanford for his affair, but added that she doesn't know whether South Carolina's citizens will as magnimous.

"Mark has stated that his intent and determination is to save our marriage, and to make amends to the people of South Carolina.

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I hope he can make good on those intentions, and for the sake of our boys, I leave the door open to it. In that spirit of forgiveness, it is up to the people and elected officials of South Carolina to decide whether they will give Mark another chance as well," Politico quoted Jenny, as saying.

"The last week has been very painful for me, my family and for the people of South Carolina. However, throughout this terrible ordeal, the incredible outpouring of kindness, support, and prayer I've received from countless friends and folks I have never even met has been truly uplifting. I appreciate that more than I can say," she added.

"There is no question that Mark's behavior is inexcusable. Actions have consequences and he will be dealing with those consequences for a long while. Trust has been broken and will need to be rebuilt. Mark will need to earn back that trust, first and foremost with his family, and also with the people of South Carolina," she concluded. (ANI)