"This has been a very difficult decision for me, a clash of my personal beliefs and the responsibilities of running a large public company, and the implications of a CEO taking weeks or months off to fight a lawsuit, " he said in a statement in November 2004.
When my confidence was bruised, I never lost touch with what I stood for and always reminded myself of my values and beliefs that allowed me to get back up when I was knocked down.
Experiencing a new country and culture first-hand and having my own beliefs challenged was a real awakening for me, and I wanted share that experience with as many people as possible.