    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [December 6, 2002]
    [Page 2170]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignations of Treasury Secretary Paul H.
    O'Neill and National Economic Council
    Director Larry Lindsey
    December 6, 2002

        My economic team has worked with me to craft and implement an
    economic agenda that helped to lead the Nation out of recession and back
    into a period of growth. I appreciate Paul O'Neill's and Larry Lindsey's
    important contributions to making this happen. Both are highly talented
    and dedicated, and they have served my administration and our Nation
    well. I thank them for their excellent service.