Amid the upheaval, he sounded surprised to feel a sense of relief: “I see the light at the end of the tunnel for the first time in two and a half years.”

Foxx also told the audience that "your life doesn't flash before your face, it was kind of oddly peaceful, I saw a tunnel, I didn't see the light."

It’s been an unexpected dark journey . . . but I can see the light.”

His departure cast doubt on whether the report would see the light of day, because having resigned he is no longer under congressional jurisdiction and the committee only investigates House members.

"I mean, if the song wasn't very good, it would have never seen the light of day. But I rated the song."