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	Resignation speech - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A resignation speech is a speech made by a public figure upon resigning from office.
		The resignation of a senior politician is normally an important, sometimes historic, event.
		The circumstances of a resignation often cast light on the activities or policies of an incumbent government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Resignation_speech (461 words)

	Margaret Thatcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Unusually, her maiden speech was in support of her Private Member's Bill to force local councils to hold meetings in public, which was successful.
		At Bruges, Belgium in 1988, Thatcher made a speech in which she outlined her opposition to proposals from the European Community for a federal structure and increasing centralisation of decision-making.
		After her resignation a MORI poll found that 52% agreed that "On balance she had been good for the country", with 44% agreeing that she had been "bad".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Margaret_Thatcher (7356 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Richard Nixon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		His resignation came after a loss of support in Congress amidst impending impeachment proceedings related to the Watergate scandal.
		As a result, this speech became known as the "Checkers speech" and it resulted in a flood of support, prompting Eisenhower to keep Nixon on the ticket.
		In his concession speech, Nixon accused the media of favoring his opponent Pat Brown, and stated that it was his "last press conference" and that "You won't have Nixon to kick around any more." Many mocked Nixon for being a "sore loser" for saying this to the reporters.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Richard_Nixon (8302 words)

	The Resignation Speech by Richard Nixon
		The Resignation Speech by Richard Nixon featured is in the form of extracts, passages or lines from the Resignation Speech by Richard Nixon.
		A Quote or citation from the Resignation Speech by Richard Nixon provides an illustration of, or allusion to, the famous events of the day during the era of Richard Nixon.
		Use the Resignation Speech by Richard Nixon with passages and lines taken as direct citations from this famous speech using the language and words used by Richard Nixon in their own language and dialect within the content of the speech.
	www.famousquotes.me.uk /speeches/Richard_Nixon/1.htm (1824 words)

	Geoffrey Howe resignation speech - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is the text of the resignation speech delivered by MP Geoffrey Howe on November 13 1990, which is seen as instrumental in the resignation of the then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on November 22, 1990.
		Friends--that I decided to resign solely because of questions of style and not on matters of substance at all.
		In my letter of resignation, which I tendered with the utmost sadness and dismay, I said : "Cabinet Government is all about trying to persuade one another from within".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geoffrey_Howe_resignation_speech (2626 words)

	Dole Preparing Carefully for Biggest Address of Career
		Mark Helprin, the novelist who wrote Dole's well-received Senate resignation speech on May 14, handed Dole the first draft of the speech on April 22, before he wrote the resignation speech.
		The speech showcases the candidate's values "even as he defines what his presidency would accomplish," he said.
		Dole received a first draft of Thursday's acceptance speech from Helprin as Helprin was secretly writing his speech of resignation from the Senate.
	partners.nytimes.com /library/convention/0815/gop-dole-speech.html (726 words)

	Cheryl Kernot's Resignation Speech [October 15, 1997] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		I have called this press conference today to inform you of my decision to resign as Leader of the Australian Democrats, and as a member of both the party and the Senate.
		To those who will, for example, equate me with others who have resigned their parties and stayed in Parliament, I will simply restate my view.
		Anyone has a right to be in the party of their choice, as long as in making a change mid-term, they leave the Parliament and represent themselves, in their new guise, for the judgement of the people.
	australianpolitics.com /parties/democrats/97-10-15kernot-resigns.shtml (1684 words)

	Bush Resignation Hailed by World Leaders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		[Washington] The surprise resignation of the forty-third President of the United States, George W. Bush, on the second anniversary of the terrorist attack on America, was hailed by chiefs of state throughout the world. Mr.
		When I ran for this office, I said the issue was, "character." And just look at the characters around me. I've gotten all their resignations today. And while I've got some character left, here's my own good-bye note too.
		It's at this point in the speech where I'm supposed to say, "And may God bless America." God better, because Dick Cheney won't. Don't panic: I'm not turning over this sacred office to Mr.
	www.gregpalast.com /printerfriendly.cfm?artid=275 (738 words)

	Richard Nixon Speech - Resigning the Presidency
		On August 8, 1974, a unique and tragic event in American politics occurred as President Richard M. Nixon spoke on TV to the American public announcing his decision to resign the presidency.
		The coverup snowballed and increased the president's troubles as Nixon and White House aides attempted to use the prestige and power of the presidency to obstruct justice.
		The U.S. Senate then held televised hearings investigating the conduct of White House officials, leading to the resignation of several of Nixon's top aides as they became implicated.
	www.historyplace.com /speeches/nixon.htm (1982 words)

	McGreevey accused of ‘smear campaign’ - Politics - MSNBC.com
		Cipel was transferred to a different position later that year after a storm of opposition from lawmakers who questioned his qualifications.
		Former Republican Gov. Christie Whitman said McGreevey “made a courageous decision” but criticized his plan to wait until Nov. 15 to leave office, saying it “smacks of politics.” She said it “would be in the best interests of the state” for the governor to step aside immediately.
		Gay rights groups expressed support and compassion for McGreevey, but their reactions were tinged with sorrow because McGreevey announced his resignation just as he became the nation’s first openly gay governor.
	msnbc.msn.com /ID/5686618 (1482 words)

	SALON: Rewriting Bob Dole
		Helprin refused to provide any details of the speech, saying that it could be changed, or rejected altogether -- an unlikely prospect given the success of his previous foray into speechwriting.
		Claiming that his phone has been ringing 12 hours a day since Dole let slip who authored his resignation opus, Helprin insisted that I would be permitted only five questions, which he ticked off one by one as we spoke.
		In the speech you wrote for Dole, you elevated his wartime experience into an almost religious metaphor of transcendence and redemption.
	www.salon.com /weekly/interview960715.html (1702 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Politics \| Cook wins Commons ovation
		In a Commons statement that followed his resignation as leader of the House earlier on Monday, he went on to warn that international alliances of all kinds were under threat now that the diplomatic route had been abandoned.
		The resignation is seen as a blow to Mr Blair coming just hours before he is due to ask MPs to authorise the use of "all means necessary" to disarm Iraq.
		It was illogical to argue, therefore, that Iraq presented a threat and moreover that that threat justified war.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/2858957.stm (773 words)

	Preston Brooks on the Sumner Assault
		PRESTON S. Some time since a Senator from Massachusetts allowed himself, in an elaborately prepared speech, to offer a gross insult to my State, and to a venerable friend, who is my State representative, and who was absent at the time.
		In taking my leave, I feel that it is proper that I should say that I believe that some of the votes that have been cast against me have been extorted by an outside pressure at home, and that their votes do not express the feelings or opinions of the members who gave them.
		To such of these as have given their votes and made their speeches on the constitutional principles involved, and without indulging in personal vilification, I owe my respect.
	jefferson.village.virginia.edu /seminar/unit4/brooks.html (1071 words)

	Speech of PM Mahmoud Abbas Announcing His Resignation
		And why and why as if the 100-day old government is the party that brought all calamities to the Palestinian people; they were instigating and many talked about the refugees and the right of return and other slogans which are lies and fabrications and aggression.
		The fourth letter: I submit my resignation from the Central Committee because this committee, which commissioned me, is the same party which is stabbing me from the back and I am not accusing all members of the committee.
		The fourth point is the story of Fatah Central Committee and my resignation from it and my insistence on the resignation.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/arabs/resign.html (3691 words)

	Bush Resignation Hailed by World Leaders
		The surprise resignation of the forty-third President of the United States, George W. Bush, on the second anniversary of the terrorist attack on America, was hailed by chiefs of state throughout the world.
		And here's the point in my speech where my handlers would have me tell you about how I've been praying hard, making it sound like I just got off the phone with the Lord.
		When I ran for this office, I said the issue was, "character." And just look at the characters around me. I've gotten all their resignations today.
	www.commondreams.org /views03/0911-13.htm (1025 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Politics \| Cook's resignation speech
		Here is the full text of Robin Cook's resignation speech in the House of Commons, which won applause from some backbenchers in unprecedented Commons scenes.
		This is the first time for 20 years that I have addressed the House from the back benches.
		It is for that reason, and for that reason alone, and with a heavy heart, that I resign from the government.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/2859431.stm (1606 words)

	MoveOn PAC
		President Bush said in his speech Monday night that the war in Iraq is "the central front in the war on terror." It's not the central front in the war on terror, but it has unfortunately become the central recruiting office for terrorists.
		It is therefore essential that even as we focus on the fateful choice, the voters must make this November that we simultaneously search for ways to sharply reduce the extraordinary danger that we face with the current leadership team in place.
		As a nation, our greatest export has always been hope: hope that through the rule of law people can be free to pursue their dreams, that democracy can supplant repression and that justice, not power, will be the guiding force in society.
	political.moveon.org /goreremarks052604.html (5124 words)

	A transcript of Gov. Jim McGreevey's announcement that he would resign. -- Beliefnet.com
		In fact, having the ability to truthfully set forth my identity might have enabled me to be more forthright in fulfilling and discharging my constitutional obligations.
		Given the circumstances surrounding the affair and its likely impact upon my family and my ability to govern, I have decided the right course of action is to resign.
		To facilitate a responsible transition, my resignation will be effective on November 15th of this year.
	www.beliefnet.com /story/151/story_15116_1.html (772 words)

	The Joy of Text: Clinton's Resignation Speech Leaked!
		Taking a cue from the Boy Scouts of America, President Clinton and his staff are learning to "be prepared." A resignation speech has already been written and plans made for Clinton to deliver it if the House votes for impeachment on Thursday and national polls continue to show declining support for whoring.
		The speech, which Clinton was "too freaked out" to write himself, was initially written anonymously by White House adviser Paul Begala, according to tomorrow's WALL STREET JOURNAL and its sister publication, TEEN WALL STREET JOURNAL.
		Final credit for the speech is still being arbitrated by the Writers Guild of America.
	www.drudge.com /1998/19981216.htm (1478 words)

	ALVIN SNYDER - The Final Minutes: A White House insider's intimate look at a vividly historic moment as Richard M. ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		His dark-blue suit jacket was wet under the arms with perspiration, but he seemed now to be in control of the moment.
		I walked over to his side to introduce the CBS News pool producer, who would be responsible for providing the President’s speech to all the TV and radio networks that evening.
		As we reentered the Oval Office after the speech, Nixon was walking slowly out of the room.
	www.alvinsnyder.com /work6.htm (1416 words)

	BNN: Rather’s Resignation Speech
		The Dembotic™ campaign needs credible anchors in the major media, particularly at this crucial time when their candidate is tanking in the polls owing to his profound lack of substance.
		Therefore, I shall resign as Senior Anchor of CBS News effective at noon tomorrow.
		Uncanny - this speech was clearly written and delivered in the future despite attacks that it was written 30 minutes ago and never delivered.
	dumbidity.typepad.com /bnn/2004/09/dan_rasupthsupe.html (1020 words)

	Governor James E. McGreevey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In fact have the ability to truthfully set forth my identity might have enabled me to be more forthright in fulfilling and discharging my constitutional obligations.
		Given the circumstances surrounding the affair and its likely impact on my family and my ability to govern, I have decided the right course of action is to resign.
		And I want to thank, humbly, the citizens of the state of New Jersey for the privilege to govern.
	www.politicsnj.com /mcgreevey081204_resignation.htm (670 words)

	"Radio Days - Anschluss" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		On Thursday, February 24th Schuschnigg gave Hitler an answer to his Reichstag speech with a speech of his own in the Austrian Bundestag.
		But Schuschnigg ignored the warning and on March 9th in a speech at Innsbruck, announced for March 13th, a plebiscite on whether Austria should remain separate from German control.
		Fifthly: the Austrian Legion of Nazi exiles be readmitted to Austria.
	www.otr.com /austria.html (1766 words)

	Miller Center — Nixon Resignation Speech August 8, 1974 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In the last week of July, the House Judiciary Committee had passed three articles of impeachment charging Nixon with high crimes and misdemeanors stemming from his efforts to obstruct official investigations into the June 1972 Watergate break in as well as other politically motivated abuses of his executive authority.
		On August 7, Republican leaders Senators Barry Goldwater and Hugh Scott and Representative John Rhodes met privately with Nixon and urged him to resign rather than stand trial in the Senate.
		prepared a draft of the resignation speech, which the president and press secretary Ron Ziegler refined throughout the night and early morning.
	millercenter.virginia.edu /scripps/exhibits/nixon/resignation (197 words)

	DHS \| Department of Homeland Security \| Transcript of Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge at Press Conference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Earlier today, I submitted a formal letter of resignation to the President, and with his concurrence it is my desire to continue to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security through February 1st of next year unless my successor is confirmed by the Senate earlier.
		It was, obviously, a very difficult decision, but a decision that I was pleased to be able to communicate in a personal way with my leadership team earlier today as well.
		Secretary Ridge: Well, the President and I have had --any conversations I've had with the President in the past, or will have, will always be private.
	www.dhs.gov /dhspublic/display?content=4179 (2396 words)

	Nixon's Resignation Speech - Sidebar - MSN Encarta
		Nixon's Resignation Speech - Sidebar - MSN Encarta
		Richard Milhous Nixon was the first United States president in history to resign from office.
		The continuing Watergate scandal and the likelihood of impeachment prompted Nixon to resign, although he admitted to no wrongdoing.
	encarta.msn.com /sidebar_761594749/Nixon's_Resignation_Speech.html (82 words)

	The YBBS - Why I Cannot Be Part Of This Divisive War - Robin Cook's Resignation Speech
		The YBBS - Why I Cannot Be Part Of This Divisive War - Robin Cook's Resignation Speech
		This is an extract from Robin Cook's resignation speech to the House of Commons, 17 March 2003.
		It electrified Parliament and will be remembered as one of the most important addresses in modern Westminster history.
	www.yourbbsucks.com /forum/showthread.php?t=3711 (976 words)

	The Governor's Secret [NYT editorial re NJ Dem gov's resignation speech] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Sooner or later, it was bound to happen: a major elected official's calling a press conference to tell constituents that he or she is gay.
		The timing of the governor's coming out was apparently driven by the potential lawsuit, and the timing of his resignation - Nov. 15 - was driven by a desire to avoid an interim election.
		The timing of the governor's coming out was apparently driven by the potential lawsuit, and the timing of his resignation - Nov. 15 - was driven by a desire to avoid an interim election...Mr.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1190831/posts (3425 words)

	Al-Muhajabah's Islamic Blogs: Why I Resigned from Blair's Cabinet, by Robin Cook
		The Clipboard: Why I Resigned from Blair's Cabinet, by Robin Cook
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	www.muhajabah.com /islamicblog/archives/the_clipboard/004886.php (1716 words)

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