[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000-2001, Book III)]
[January 19, 2001]
[Page 2958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Statement Announcing the Chief of Staff of the Post-Presidency




Transition Office
 January 19, 2001

     I am pleased to announce that Karen Tramontano will be serving as my Chief of Staff in my Post-
Presidency Transition Office. Following that, Karen will direct my 
staff, work with me to develop a foundation, and manage my other public 
service activities. She will also serve an integral role in the 
development of my Presidential Library.
     Karen Tramontano has spent the past 
two decades bringing more opportunity to working Americans. From her 
work at the Service Employees International Union to her days on the 
U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, Karen brought issues 
such as minimum wage, health and child care, and workers' and civil 
rights to the political forefront. She continued that effort at the 
White House, first as Counsel to my then Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles 
and then as Counselor to my Chief of Staff John Podesta. In that 
capacity, she also worked tirelessly on the census, global trade, and 
issues important to the Washington, DC, community. I know that in this 
new role she will continue to fight for these and other important 
causes.
     Time and again, Karen has demonstrated 
keen insight and shrewd political judgment. Her energy is infectious, 
her skill and leadership unparalleled. I know she will bring that same 
level of commitment and enthusiasm to her work with me in the years 
ahead. I am grateful that she has agreed to take on one more assignment.