While I can't change what happened in the past, I can take responsibility for it,

Our greatest responsibility is not to be pencils of the past.

I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives.

The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they don't make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness.

In the coming days, I know there will be some reflecting on my time as mayor. Many of you will search to find what's behind my decision. It's simple. I have always believed that every person, especially public officials, must understand when it is time to move on. For me, that time is now.

They wanted to do it tomorrow because some of the ballplayers, you know, may be going out of town or something, so we don't want to miss anyone. That's one thing, we don't want to be missing anyone,