Dennis Hastert: “The time has come for me to make my last speech from this podium.”

On the recordNovember 19, 2007

The time has come for me to make my last speech from this podium.

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Dennis Hastert announces his decision to step down early from his position.

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After 21 years of serving the people of Illinois in this House, the time has come for me to make my last speech from this podium.

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