Rupert Murdoch apologized for phone hacking by News of the World journalists, stating it was the "most humble day" of his life. He acknowledged that some individuals within the company were guilty and should be held accountable. Murdoch also stated that he employed 53,000 people worldwide who are proud and ethical professionals. On closing the News of the World, he said they had broken their trust with readers. When asked about Rebekah Brooks' resignation, Murdoch revealed that she insisted on leaving due to extreme anguish. He denied being kept in the dark about the scandal, citing his lack of involvement with the small News of the World division. Finally, when asked if he would resign from his position as head of News International, Murdoch replied "no", stating that he feels he is the best person to clear up the situation and hold those responsible accountable.