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I am so sorry to hear about your work wife. I'm sure you have the best care possible, but if you need anything at all please let me know. Do you have time for coffee next week?

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> On Oct 28, 2015, at 4:02 PM, Scott Bates <sbates@trumancnp.org> wrote:
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> Hi Hunter:
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> This is all confidential- but I wanted you to know that I have offered my resignation as President of the Center to Chairman Freidenrich, and he has accepted.
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> My wife has cancer and that has clarified some choices before me. It looks manageable, and she's been in for a procedure (breast cancer)..but it's been a good thing that I've been here. We have many weeks of treatment ahead.
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> I also think Truman and the Center are in a good place, it's gratifying to see and there are new worlds to conquer now, after making sure family are well.
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> I've only shared this news with John so far--but I mention it to you because I think you should become either the President or the Interim President of the Center. I would be honored if you were my successor, and I hope that Truman can become a home base for your Dad as well (perhaps as President and you as Vice Chair, or one day Chairman)- so he can keep a policy hand in, but also do whatever else he would like to do.
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> I hope business is a continuing success and that you and your family are well.
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> All the best, call on me anytime, keep in touch-
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> Sincerely,
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> Scott Bates
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