Fox News is reporting that eight-term Indiana Republican Congressman Mark Souder has announced his resignation after admitting to having an affair with Tracy Jackson, a part-time staffer in his district office - he has been married for more than 35 years; she is reportedly also married.

Via his congressional website, Souder states his viewpoint on family values:

I believe that Congress must fight to uphold the traditional values that undergird the strength of our nation. The family plays a fundamental role in our society. Studies consistently demonstrate that it is best for a child to have a mother and father, and I am committed to preserving traditional marriage, the union of one man and one woman.

The importance of Judeo-Christian values in America cannot be underestimated. Yet, in the public square, religion has been maligned by the courts to a point where children cannot pray in school and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit struck down the Pledge of Allegiance. I am committed to fighting the assault on American values.

In October 2006, my subcommittee staff authored an important report called "Abstinence and Its Critics" that, among other things, countered the Waxman Report touted by liberals.  You can download an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) copy of my report here.