At afternoon presser says: “It is with great pride, understanding, and acceptance that I am ending my campaign for president.” Read his remarks here.

Says on CNN’s “Situation Room”: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Obama, Edwards, even Huckabee have called him in the past few days. Doesn’t plan to endorse at this time. Read full transcript here.

Update: Former Richardson backers Henry Cisneros and Edward Romero throw support to Clinton.