    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [December 28, 1994]
    [Pages 2205-2206]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of R. James Woolsey as
    Director of Central Intelligence
    December 28, 1994

        Jim Woolsey has been a staunch advocate of maintaining an
    intelligence capability that is second to none. He has taken initiatives
    to streamline and improve costly collection systems, im-

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    prove the quality of both analysis and intelligence, and correct
    security and management lapses in the critical area of
    counterintelligence. Jim Woolsey deserves the gratitude of all Americans
    for his service to our country. He has my deep appreciation.
        Intelligence is a vital element of our Nation's power and influence.
    The men and women of U.S. intelligence must know how grateful I am for
    their dedicated and often unheralded service. I remain committed to
    ensuring that they have the support, resources, and leadership needed to
    continue their outstanding service to their country.

    Note: This statement was included in a White House statement announcing
    that the President had accepted the resignation of R. James Woolsey as
    Director of Central Intelligence at the CIA.