[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.