[ WP ] You are the last American President , give your speech detailing why and what happens next .

The 46th President of the United States walked up to the podium, cool and collected as he always was. He looked straight at the camera as he began to speak. His voice was even and unbreaking. Anyone who did n't know what was going on would think nothing was wrong. 
 
 `` Good evening, America. My name is David Branch, President of the United States of America. I stand before you today to tell you that everything will be fine. Eventually. Top scientists from around the world are fighting to find a cure for the disease popularly known as the New Plague. I believe that with enough effort we can find a way to combat it, and cure it.'' 
 
 He looked down at the podium for a moment but looked back up. His hands were shaking ever so slightly. 
 
 `` We as Americans have made it through so much together. We have fought fascism and imperialism, brought aid to developing countries, made technological leaps and bounds, sent men to the Moon. As Americans, we have done everything. We have gone through hardships. The Great Depression, the civil war. But we have always made it through. And I know that with enough...'' 
 
 He looked down again. His hands were definitely shaking. He looked up with a sad expression on his face. 
 
 `` If we remain determined... remain... If we... We can get through... Anything. No matter... how...'' 
 
 His eyes started to water. 
 
 `` I ca n't do this. What remains of Congress had asked me to give this inspirational speech... I ca n't. I ca n't lie to you all with a chuckle and a smile. I have to tell you the truth. We're done for. I wish I could sugarcoat it, but I ca n't. The New Plague has infected more people than we can count, and the scientists working on it have nothing. We're no closer to a cure or vaccine than we were 3 years ago. We have nothing. I wish...'' 
 
 Tears were going down his face. 
 
 `` When I swore in, not only did I swear to you, I swore to myself. I swore to myself I would go down in history as the best president in U.S. history. Look at how I have failed. I am so sorry. I... They... Everything that...'' 
 
 He was having trouble holding himself together. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a few seconds, then opened them again. 
 
 `` To those of you who have lost someone to the New Plague, I feel your pain. First Lady Emma and my son Franklin have past because of it as well. I know how you feel. I... As... He-...'' 
 
 He swallowed hard. 
 
 `` This is the end. I wish I could do more but there are only 23 Congressmen and women still healthy. The United States is over. As Commander-in-chief, my final order to all military personnel is n't an order from a higher-up to a lower. It is one from man to man. Please. Protect your towns. Protect your families. Protect anyone that you find. Uphold the United States' Constitution. If you do, we live on.'' 
 
 He tried to give a smile, but he could n't. 
 
 `` God bless you. God bless us. God bless the United States of America. Goodnight.''
