Young apologizes to RSC

Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) apologized to the Republican Study Committee (RSC) Wednesday for attacking the group and one of its members on the floor two weeks ago.

According to sources familiar with the events in the closed-door meeting, an emotional, remorseful Young told members he had come to them as a humbled human being.

{mosads}“I come to you as a weakened man whose weaknesses are greater than my strengths at times,” he said.

Young listed traumatic events within his state, his hospitalization last week and the hospitalization of his wife as reasons that caused him to act inappropriately on the House floor.

Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.), who was the catalyst for and target of Young’s remarks on the floor, was not present during Wednesday’s meeting, but Young indicated that he wished to apologize to the lawmaker in person.

RSC Chairman Jeb Hensarling (Texas) accepted Young’s apology, and applause could be heard from inside the room as Young exited.

As he left, Young thanked the members for their prayers, according to sources.

Garrett could not be immediately reached for comment.