Text Of The Resignation Speech

President Bush:  In the past few days I have begun to atone for my public failings with my wife, Laura, my children, and my entire family. The remorse I feel will always be with me. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the love and compassion they have shown me. From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given much: the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of this nation, and the chance to lead this country. I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me. To every American, and to all those who believed in what I tried to stand for, I sincerely apologize...

I look at my time as president with a sense of what might have been, but I also know that as a public servant I, and the remarkable people with whom I worked, have accomplished a great deal. There is much more to be done, and I cannot allow my private failings to disrupt the people’s work. Over the course of my public life, I have insisted, I believe correctly, that people, regardless of their position or power, take responsibility for their conduct. I can and will ask no less of myself. For this reason, I am resigning from the office of president along with Vice President Richard Cheney. At Speaker Pelosi's request, our resignations will be effective Monday, March 17, a date that she believes will permit an orderly transition.

I go forward with the belief, as others have said, that as human beings, our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. As I leave public life, I will first do what I need to do to help and heal myself and my nation. Then I will try once again, outside of politics, to serve the common good and to move toward the ideals and solutions which I believe can build a future of hope and opportunity for us and for our children. I hope all of America will join my prayers for my friend, Nancy Pelosi, as she embarks on her new mission, and I thank the public once again for the privilege of service.

What if?

Diarist's note: Oh, and btw, one demand: Governor Spitzer's head on a platter lain before Senator Vitter and Senator Craig! Rawrislamofascism! >:O

•  Tips If Any

  Get yur party of personal responsibility and moral fortitude right here!

  by Nulwee on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 05:51:56 PM PDT

•  NOOOO! Then Dicky will be in charge!

  They both have to go at once. I actually fear the Penguin more than Bush.

  by MJJLWolf on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 05:59:17 PM PDT

  •  Worry not.

    I fixed the speech.  Of course we can't allow Darth Cheney to gain unfettered executive power. ;)

    by Nulwee on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 06:06:03 PM PDT

    •  Methink he already has it.

      Oh to be able to read W's and Dickie C's mirror image GBCW diaries!  Be still my beating heart!

      by davidseth on Wed Mar 12, 2008 at 06:52:54 PM PDT