Former Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich reacted with shock Monday after he was found guilty on 17 of 20 counts, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

"Patti and I are very disappointed in the outcome," the former governor told reporters following the verdict. "I, frankly, am stunned."

"There is not much left to say other than we want to get home to our little girls and talk to them and explain things to them and try to sort things out. And I'm sure we'll be seeing you guys again."