Is it just me or is there an epidemic of alcoholism in Congress?

Why did Cunningham sell legislation? Booze.
Why did Ney accept bribes? Booze.
Why did Foley, well, ewwwwwww? Booze.

Just once, I would like to see a Congressman say:

“It wasn’t the booze. I’m an evil son-of-a-bitch. And I’m not sorry for the harm to my family, community, and constituents. I’m just sorry I got caught.”

I mean, good grief. It used to be that drunken statesmen inspired their people in their “finest hour” and defeated Hitler.

Now it seems that alcohol just makes them stick their hand in the till, or in Foley’s case, down your own pants during a House vote.