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The President shocked everyone with the announcement that he would not be running for re-election in an excerpt of his address he said "When I was shot 2 years ago a bullet entered my head the bullet while not fatal left me in a weakened mental state. My doctor told me I could be president just for one term after that as another term in office would cause me a massive stroke. So with that being said I won't be running for re-election. I'm sorry for the secrecy and you have every right to be angry with me but I plead for your forgiveness. Vice President Bush was not aware of my health situation so I don't wish to him suffer for my transgressions against you, the American people. George Bush was once my opponent but after serving with him for 3 years I can say that he has good morals and character and does not deserve to be tarnished because of me."