Olmert Will Step Down in September
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JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Olmert, facing corruption allegations and plummeting approval ratings, announced today he will resign in September. The move threw his country into political turmoil and raised doubts about progress for American-backed Middle East peace efforts.
Appearing angry and reading from a prepared text, Mr. Olmert made the brief statement at his official Jerusalem residence where he harshly criticized the corruption investigations against him. He said he was choosing the public good over his personal justice.
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