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@DaltonMcGuinty says good bye

The Premier of Ontario — who is excited about the future — takes to Twitter to thank supporters

Storified by Maclean's Magazine · Thu, Oct 18 2012 07:37:33

@Brian_Santos_ It's been a wonderful journey. Thanks for your help along the way! Excited about our future.Dalton McGuinty

@Alesselm It's the greatest province in the best country in the world =) Thanks for your words & support. Excited about the party's futureDalton McGuinty

@jagmeetNDP Thanks for your kind words, sacrifice and service. Proud of the progress we’ve made over the past 9 years.Dalton McGuinty

@christyclarkbc Thanks for sharing that photo! It’s been a pleasure serving with you.Dalton McGuinty

@PremierBradWall Thank you! As you know, best part of the job are the people we meet. Have enjoyed meeting you & your family & serving Cdns.Dalton McGuinty

@kkfl Proud of the progress we’ve made, and genuinely excited for the future of the party. Thanks for choosing to serve.Dalton McGuinty

@MarkCripps As Tagore said, “I slept & dreamt that life was joy. I awoke & saw that life was service. I acted & behold, service was joy.”Dalton McGuinty

@tylermeredith Thanks Tyler. Remember it like yesterday – a joy to reflect on the time passed and progress we made since then.Dalton McGuinty

@vankayak Greatest province, in the best country in the world. Glad you agree. Thanks for your kind words, & for representing CDN so well.Dalton McGuinty

@HamBaconTomato I’d blame the dentist. It has been a wonderful journey. Thanks for your help along the way! Excited about our future.Dalton McGuinty

@lloydrang A privilege to be in such great company, on an important night. Thanks for your words & your tremendous service, Lloyd.Dalton McGuinty

@MMaychak Thanks for your friendship, advice & words, Matt. To this day, Terri hasn’t figured out which jokes are mine, & which were yours.Dalton McGuinty

@Samantha53 Been dying to know – did you win? Thanks for your tweets, and best of luck in your future. Hope you get that dream job =)Dalton McGuinty

@JaneAlmeida2012 It's not the same without you here =) Thanks for being part of our team, Jane. The Olympics are in good hands.Dalton McGuinty

@scfeek Glad to hear you’re getting the care you need. Best wishes & get well soonDalton McGuinty

@thekenchan Thx Ken – we’ve gone from screening 2 rare genetic disorders to 28 – proud of our progressDalton McGuinty

@catmill37 Ha! Easy mistake. @MrRaineMaida also a popular leader of OLP =)Dalton McGuinty

@moniquebeech Thanks for sharing @don_standard’s piece. Brings back memories.Dalton McGuinty

@robedits Cute kid. Must take after his mother =) Glad you enjoyed the donuts.Dalton McGuinty

@aaron_jbar Thanks for your kind words. It's been a wonderful 22 years serving the people of Ontario.Dalton McGuinty

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