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( NewsNation ) — Former Treasury Secretary and Harvard President Larry Summers has revealed he is stepping away from public life following the disclosure of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein .

The news was first reported by the Harvard Crimson and comes less than a week after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released thousands of never-before-seen emails, including some tying Summers to the convicted sex offender .

“I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,” Summers said in a s

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