Bridgeport Conn. Mayor John Fabrizi admits cocaine use

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If only we could get our president to admit it too.

(Bridgeport-WTNH/AP, June 20, 2006 Updated 10:24 AM) _ A tearful Bridgeport Mayor John Fabrizi admitted abusing cocaine and alcohol over the course of a number of years, but says "I have put this personal struggle behind me."

Fabrizi received a standing ovation when he addressed city workers, family and friends at City Hall. "I am your mayor and I believe you should have heard this first from me," he said.

"About a year and a half ago I realized I had a problem," Mayor Fabrizi said, and he sought professional help.