Commissioner Wiener's statement on photos

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Bernalillo County Commissioner Michael Wiener released this statement late Friday on the controversy over photos of him taken in a red-light district in the Philippines:

Governor Martinez was elected to do a job and I was elected to do a job....

There are many people out there who would like her to resign (I'm NOT one of them). She has a job to do and so do I.

I will let my fate rest in the hands of the people who elected me and who I serve daily!

I know my predicament may look "unsavory" to some -but I did nothing wrong - My fiance was standing a few feet away when that photo was taken. If I was doing something wrong why would I willingly pose for that picture. I was standing in front of a restaurant/bar - the girls pictured were NOT scantily clad - in fact they were wearing far more than you'd see at Hooters...and I never went inside - the picture was taken outside!

I deeply regret this distraction as there are so many important issues I am working to address and will continue to pursue on behalf of my constituents.

I thank the many residents of my district who have called me to urge me to "not give up" and to keep fighting for them.

Their voices resonate much louder than my detractorsand political opponents.

Sincerely, Michael C. Wiener

County Commissioner District 4