    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 16, 1997]
    [Page 963]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of Walter Dellinger as Solicitor General
    July 16, 1997

        With deep regret, I accept the resignation of Walter Dellinger as
    Solicitor General. Walter Dellinger has been an outstanding advocate for
    the American people. He has fought tirelessly and courageously for the
    rights of all Americans. He has represented this country in some of the
    most important cases ever decided by the United States Supreme Court,
    and in each case, worked hard to assure that the Court understood the
    national interest and not just the particular interests of the selected
    few. Walter is one of Nation's most brilliant constitutional scholars,
    and I know his students are delighted that he will return to teaching.
    But we will miss his talent, his leadership, his energy, and his sense
    of justice.