To all concerned with the election.

Fellow candidates, Grand council, voters, I have been exhausted by this election. My opponent has been a worthy foe, but I have decided to withdraw from the election and I hand all my support and votes to Grand Duke Henry. I am an old and successful politician, so I will step aside for the younger generation to take my place as one of Duetaria. This decision has been painful yet necessary. I am open to any questions you mite have. I also request that Grand Duke Henry reply to this. Thank you.

The Grand Duchy of Ravenburg-Morovia thanks President Shortman for his magnanimous acceptance of our delegature. We will strive to uphold all Duetarian values, and to usher in a new period of cultural, social and economic renaissance.

And thus concludes our election, now let us get on with the job of running Duetaria.