Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced Tuesday that he will "actively explore" the possibility of running for president in 2016.

In a note on his Facebook page, Bush recalled the conversations he had with his wife, children and grandchildren during Thanksgiving.

"As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States," Bush wrote.

He said that in January, he will establish a leadership PAC "that will help me facilitate conversations with citizens across America to discuss the most critical challenges facing our exceptional nation."

He also promised to spend time talking to his supporters about "restoring the promise of America."

Bush announced over the weekend that he plans to release roughly 250,000 emails from his years in the Florida governor's mansion. He will also release an e-book next year.

He served as Florida governor from 1999 to 2007.