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In a statement on the US embassy website, Cornstein said “it has been an honour and a privilege to serve the country that I love in a country that I have come to cherish, but our bilateral relationship is more than just one person.

Working with the entire team at US Embassy Budapest, both Americans and Hungarians, I am proud of how much we have accomplished together in strengthening our countries’ bonds as allies.”

Last October in an exclusive interview with XpatLoop, when asked 'On a scale of 1 to 10 how happy are you with your life in Hungary, and why?' he said:

"What’s not to love - delicious food, world class talents, amazing history; but I haven’t been able to see as much of the countryside as I’d like.  So, I’d say a 9, just because I have more I want to do.  A 10 would mean I was done."

Full Statement By U.S. Embassy in Budapest:

"It was with a deep sense of pride, as well as some sadness, that I informed President Trump and Foreign Minister Szijjarto that I will be stepping down as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary on November 1.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the country that I love in a country that I have come to cherish, but our bilateral relationship is more than just one person.

Working with the entire team at U.S. Embassy Budapest, both Americans and Hungarians, I am proud of how much we have accomplished together in strengthening our countries’ bonds as allies.

While I will miss Hungary and all the wonderful friends and memories I have made here, my Embassy team, Hungary, and the Hungarian people will always remain in my heart."