Resignation Speech

Janet Jagan
categories: Resignation Speech, Speeches
Resignation Address - Aug. 8, 1999
August 8, 1999
The time has now come for me to take a decision, which I have been considering over the past month. When I became ill on the eve of my return from Rio de Janeiro Summit of leaders of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean, I spent a little time in a hospital and then had medical tests in Trinidad. From these, I was advised to seek further tests abroad, and then proceeded to the USA where I was under the care of a Guyanese doctor whom I have […]
Gabrielle Giffords
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Resignation Speech, Speeches
Resignation from U.S. House of Representatives - Jan. 25, 2012
January 25, 2012
Read by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz In 2001, strongly holding the belief that there is no higher calling than serving my country, I went from selling tires and my Tucson family business to being a freshman representative in the Arizona State House. And for ten years I served – in the Arizona legislature, in the United States Congress, and, after marrying Mark, as a proud military spouse. Always I fought for what I thought was right. But never did I question the character of those with whom I disagreed. Never […]
Sarah Palin
categories: Resignation Speech, Speeches
Palin Announces No Second Term - July 3, 2009
July 3, 2009
Appreciate you all being here. And I just want to say hi to Alaska. I appreciate speaking directly to the people that I serve as governor. And I thank you all for coming here today on the shores of Lake Lucille. This is a source of inspiration for my family and for me. And I'm thankful that Todd flew in last night from commercial fishing grounds in Bristol Bay to stand by my side, as always. It's the eve of our celebration of independence as a nation. It's a time […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Resignation Speech, Speeches
Farewell to the State Department - Feb. 1, 2013
February 1, 2013
Thank you. Thank you. Well, just standing here, looking out at all of you, the people I have been honored to serve and lead and work with over the last four years, is an incredible experience. When I came into this building as the secretary of state four years ago and received such a warm welcome, I knew there was something really special about this place, and that having the honor to lead the State Department and USAID would be unique and singular, exciting and challenging. It has been all […]