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| - | Newt Gingrich - official U.S. House page. |
| - | Rep. Bob Livingston (R-LA) - challenging Gingrich for Speakership. |
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| - | Steve Largent (R-OK) - challenging Armey. |
| - | Republican National Committee - official site for the committee. |
| - | Following Newt's Money - Mother Jones traces Gingrich's campaign donations. |
| - | What's Newt? - keeping track of Newt Gingrich. |
| - | Friends of Newt Gingrich - Newt facts, biography, and other resources. |
| - | Newt in Pictures - Time Magazine photo-essay. |
| - | 1995 TIME Man of the Year - multi-media history. |
| - | Gingrich Speeches - from 1994-96. |
By The Associated Press
The text of a statement released Friday night by Newt Gingrich:
Today I have reached a difficult personal decision. I will not be a candidate for speaker of the 106th Congress. The Republican conference needs to be unified and it is time for me to move forward, where I believe I still have a significant role to play for our country and our party. My party will have my full support and I will do all I can to help us win in 2000.
I urge my colleagues to pick leaders who can both reconcile and discipline, who can work together and communicate effectively. They have my prayers and my thoughts as they undertake this task.
I want to thank everyone whose friendship and support has made these years enjoyable. Marianne and I are grateful to the citizens of Georgia, who gave us the wonderful opportunity to represent them, and to my Republican colleagues, who became our extended family.
Thank you and God bless you.