Guess I didn't realize I was in such magnificent and flawless company here. It appeared to me that he realized what the right thing to do would be and did it.
Well, he "realized" after he was "caught." That is an important fact. After his secret was out, he eventually took the least painful course for all concerned - including himself. There was pain, but it could have been worse.
We are entitled to expect principled behavior from our elected officials. IMHO.
We are all sinners, so I am not judging. I've been in the company of death row inmates and selfless heroes. None have been totally evil or totally good.