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During their absence, the President sends periodic [[Mail|letters]] to the duo. He eventually discovers that the loan came from the All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks instead of Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, and goes into hiding from the loan company's threats, temporarily living under a bridge{{cite quote|Hello... I am still on the lam from debt collectors. For the time being, I've decided to live under the bridge, but if they catch me, I don't know what they'll do to me...|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}{{cite quote|Today, a group from the government offices paid me a visit. They kicked me out from under the bridge as if I were trash. The animals left... I have nowhere left to turn...|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}, and eating grass{{cite quote|I found some tasty grass today. It was the first time in a while that I could eat until I was full. I've become one heck of a grass and root chef... Maybe I'll write a book.|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}} to survive. Eventually, he gets caught, and is threatened with death.{{cite quote|I have a regrettable message. I have been caught. If I don't pay off the company debt right away, I'm to be buried in Hocotate Swamp. It's bleak here... Hurry!|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}
During their absence, the President sends periodic [[Mail|letters]] to the duo. He eventually discovers that the loan came from the All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks instead of Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan, and goes into hiding from the loan company's threats, temporarily living under a bridge{{cite quote|Hello... I am still on the lam from debt collectors. For the time being, I've decided to live under the bridge, but if they catch me, I don't know what they'll do to me...|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}{{cite quote|Today, a group from the government offices paid me a visit. They kicked me out from under the bridge as if I were trash. The animals left... I have nowhere left to turn...|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}, and eating grass{{cite quote|I found some tasty grass today. It was the first time in a while that I could eat until I was full. I've become one heck of a grass and root chef... Maybe I'll write a book.|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}} to survive. Eventually, he gets caught, and is threatened with death.{{cite quote|I have a regrettable message. I have been caught. If I don't pay off the company debt right away, I'm to be buried in Hocotate Swamp. It's bleak here... Hurry!|The President|a [[Mail|letter]]}}
During the events of ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} story, it is revealed that the President is over 50 years old.{{cite quote|You know, Olimar, I've been in this business for over 50 years, and I've never heard of space bunnies in that shipping lane. I have some doubts about Louie's accident...|The President|a piece of [[mail]]}}


===Significance===
===Significance===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to ''[[Pikmin 2]]'''s mail, the President lived in a shed during his childhood.
*According to [[Olimar's voyage log]], the President is in charge of the Pilot's Union{{cite quote|When I am surrounded by legions of Pikmin, I always picture the face of my boss, the head of Pilot Union. He was always so sharp-tongued with his orders, but I imagine he must have felt much the way that I do now. It's funny, how a change in perspective can bring with it a deeper understanding of others.|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's voyage log|his voyage log]]}}, however it is possible that this is no longer [[canon]] as the President's character had not been fully established when this was stated.
*According to [[Olimar's voyage log]], the President is in charge of the Pilot's Union{{cite quote|When I am surrounded by legions of Pikmin, I always picture the face of my boss, the head of Pilot Union. He was always so sharp-tongued with his orders, but I imagine he must have felt much the way that I do now. It's funny, how a change in perspective can bring with it a deeper understanding of others.|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's voyage log|his voyage log]]}}, however it is possible that this is no longer [[canon]] as the President's character had not been fully established when this was stated.