Jan. 22, 2008 - Fred Thompson Statement Announcing End of Candidacy

PRESS RELEASE from Friends of Fred Thompson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jeff Sadosky
January 22, 2008 571-730-1010

Statement from Sen. Fred Thompson

McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:

"Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."