he was . He later revealed to The Associated Press that he 'd seen his mistress several times in the past year and that he 'd also `` crossed lines '' with other women . Jenny Sanford released a statement Thursday calling Sanford 's actions `` inexcusable , '' but she left the door open to reconciling with her husband . She said that although she is willing to forgive her husband , `` it is up to the people and elected officials of South Carolina to decide whether they will give Mark another chance as well . '' `` Actions have consequences , and he will be dealing with those consequences for a long while . Trust has been broken and will need to be rebuilt . Mark will need to earn back that trust , first and foremost with his family , and also with the people of South Carolina , '' she said in a statement . `` The real issue now is one of forgiveness . I am willing to forgive Mark for his actions . We have been deeply disappointed in and even angry at Mark . '' Her statement came shortly after it was
COLUMBIA , South Carolina -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford left the Governor 's Mansion on Friday to visit with his family in Florida , his office said . South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says her husband , Mark , must rebuild trust with his family and with the state . Sanford departed the mansion , where he has spent much of the last 48 hours , in the passenger seat of a state vehicle . The Republican governor will spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend with his wife and their four boys . `` The Sanford family asks members of the media to respect their privacy while they are together this weekend , '' his spokesman said in a statement Thursday . `` The Sanfords also hope to take a longer family vacation toward the end of July . '' After disappearing for nearly a week , Sanford admitted last week that he 'd been in Argentina with his mistress . His admission followed days of confusion over his whereabouts . His staff had said the governor was hiking the Appalachian Trail , and his wife had told reporters she did not know where