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I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else.

My wish is to be a catalyst, to push for solutions, to broker peace talks, to ensure accountability, especially for those who committed and are still organizing unspeakable crimes.

I like to be involved in politics. I like to be involved in government. I've been in politics all my life. I would like to remain in government. I don't think that's so sinister.

I plan on being a friend, a good leader and a good governor over these next three years.

I draw pleasure in governance, in doing new things and bringing people together. That pleasure is all I need from life.

I mean, the last thing I want to do is be involved in politics.

Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.

The last thing I wanted to do was to be a wartime President.

With the consent of the people, I will seek to continue service in Congress for the well-being of our state and our nation.