Hastert doesn't plan to resign but isn't sure how long he'll serve
Posted October 22, 2007 11:00 pm
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is denying recent reports that he plans to resign before his term ends 15 months from now.
During a morning interview on WLS Radio's "The Don and Roma Morning Show," the Illinois Republican dismissed the reports, saying "rumor of my demise is greatly exaggerated."
Hastert says he isn't sure how long he will continue to serve in Congress. But he says he's always planned to stay as long as he can get things done, and Hastert cited the energy bill he's promoting as one of the things he hopes to accomplish.
Hastert announced in August that he won't seek re-election in 2008.
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