I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is opposed to every instinct in my body. But as president I must put the interests of America first Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

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America Been Before Body Completed Effective Every First Instinct Interests Leave Must Never Noon Office Opposed Presidency President Put Quitter Resign Shall Term Therefore Tomorrow

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