 Over the past few days, I've been reflecting on all this. My season of service is nearing its close. This is a hard truth to face, but it is the natural course of things. As evident as the progression from spring to summer, from fall to winter, that is why I have decided to withdraw from the campaign for President of the United States. A large part of me wants to stay in the fight, but at this moment, the nation needs something I cannot provide. A leader with the energy to run a vigorous campaign, and then to work for America at all hours for the next four years.