Wisconsin Rep. Rob Brooks (R) issued an apology this week for what he said were "stupid comments" he made "while under the influence of alcohol" to three female staffers.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Wednesday that the Republican Assemblyman said he would be buying drinks for everyone except Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, the only Hispanic Republican serving in the Assembly, "because she's Hispanic."

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Brooks reportedly made the comments while "obviously inebriated" at a restaurant shortly after an Assembly GOP caucus event in Wisconsin Dells.

The outlet reported that Brooks also made sexual remarks toward Republican Reps. Cindi Duchow and Amy Loudenbeck.

A statement obtained by The Journal Sentinel from the three female staffers described Brooks' comments as "offensive” and "inappropriate.”

Following the incident, the three women also reported Brook’s comments to Assembly Chief Clerk Patrick Fuller and requested he address the matter with Brooks.

The three female lawmakers confirmed in a statement to the newspaper that Brooks apologized for the incident, saying that they were “pleased with the appropriate way in which this case was handled and have already put it behind us.”

Brooks addressed his remarks in a statement to The Hill, calling them "stupid."

"I regret that I made some stupid comments while under the influence of alcohol after our caucus in the Dells," Brooks said in the statement. "I take full responsibility for my behavior and have apologized for my actions. I am ready to move on from this incident and fully support and will adhere to the Assembly policies to maintain a safe workplace for legislators and staff."

Shortly after the report was published, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) took to Twitter calling for Brooks to resign over the “disrespectful” remarks.

“Representative Brooks’ comments are offensive and disrespectful,” Walker tweeted. “They have no place in our society and are inconsistent with the high standards that must be held by those in public office. He should resign from office, period.”