In taking responsibility for his actions and making this difficult decision despite other options for payment, Speaker Gingrich has yet again shown himself to be a man of integrity. As a senior leader of the Republican party, I am pleased that our highest-ranking elected official has chosen to set an example of accountability and ethics for the nation through his words and his actions. ... I consider this not only an opportunity to support a friend, but a long-term investment in the future of our party.