First, I want to thank you for your support and hard work on the values
we share. Those values led me to the decision my family and I made.
Yesterday, my family and I announced a decision that is in Alaska’s
best interest and it always feels good to do what is right. We have
accomplished more during this one term than most governors do in two –
and I am proud of the great team that helped to build these wonderful
successes. Energy independence and national security, fiscal restraint,
smaller government, and local control have been my priorities and will
remain my priorities.
For months now, I have consulted with friends and family, and with the
Lieutenant Governor, about what is best for our wonderful state. I even
made a few administrative changes over that course in time in
preparation for yesterday. We have accomplished so much and there’s
much more to do, but my family and I determined after prayerful
consideration that sacrificing my title helps Alaska most. And once I
decided not to run for re-election, my decision was that much easier –
I’ve never been one to waste time or resources. Those who know me know
this is the right decision and obvious decision at that, including
Senator John McCain. I thank him for his kind, insightful comments.
The response in the main stream media has been most predictable,
ironic, and as always, detached from the lives of ordinary Americans
who are sick of the “politics of personal destruction”.
How sad that
Washington and the media will never understand; it’s about country. And
though it's honorable for countless others to leave their positions for
a higher calling and without finishing a term, of course we know by
now, for some reason a different standard applies for the decisions I
make. But every American understands what it takes to make a decision
because it’s right for all, including your family.
I shared with you yesterday my heartfelt and candid reasons for this
change; I’ve never thought I needed a title before one’s name to forge
progress in America. I am now looking ahead and how we can advance this
country together with our values of less government intervention,
greater energy independence, stronger national security, and
much-needed fiscal restraint. I hope you will join me. Now is the time
to rebuild and help our nation achieve greatness!
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