Conversation so far:
What does the section have to do with the hiring of sex workers?
In early July 2007, David Vitter's phone number was included in a published list of phone records of Pamela Martin and Associates
Who was Pamela Martin and Associates?
Pamela Martin and Associates was owned and run by Deborah Jeane Palfrey, also known as the D.C. Madam
What did Deborah Jeane Palfrey do?
Deborah Jeane Palfrey, also known as the D.C. Madam was convicted by the U.S. government for running a prostitution service.
Was David Vitter prosecuted for being on this list of phone numbers related to a prostitution ring?
David Vitter was not prosecuted for frequenting prostitutes.
Did anything else come of hiring for sex workers for David Vitter besides not being proescuted?
David Vitter issued a written statement in which he took responsibility for his sin and asked for forgiveness. On July 16, 2007, Vitter emerged and called a news conference.
What did David Vitter say during this news conference about hiring prostitutes?
As his wife stood next to him, David Vitter asked the public for forgiveness.
Did David Vitter's wife stay with him after the press conference about sex workers?
Following David Vitter's remarks, his wife Wendy Vitter spoke, but both refused to answer any questions.

Question: What was the publics reaction to this?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the publics reaction to David Vitter's transgressions with sex workers?