Statement from Congressman Jesse L. Jackson on Blagojevich scandal

"As a responsible citizen and elected official, Congressman Jackson has in the past provided information to federal authorities regarding his personal knowdedge of perceived corruption and governmental misconduct.This was completely unrelated to the current federal investigation regarding the U.S. Senate appointment. And it is absolutely inaccurate to describe the Congressman as an informant." Kenneth Edmonds, spokesman for Congressman Jackson.