    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [May 21, 2003]
    [Page 523]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Resignation of Christine Todd Whitman Todd as Administrator of the Environmental
    Protection Agency
    May 21, 2003

        Christie Todd Whitman is a trusted friend and adviser who has worked
    closely with me to achieve real and meaningful results to improve our
    environment.
        Christie Todd has been a dedicated and tireless fighter for new and
    innovative policies for cleaner air, purer water, and better protected
    land.
        In just over 2 years, we have acted in a comprehensive way to reduce
    pollution from diesel fuel sources and implemented an innovative
    initiative to better protect our water quality and watersheds. We are
    cleaning up abandoned industrial sites and turning them into assets for
    the communities in which they are located. We are also making great
    progress on the Clear Skies Initiative that I outlined to significantly
    reduce pollution from powerplants by 70 percent.
        Christie Todd Whitman has served my administration exceptionally
    well. I thank her for her outstanding service to our Nation and wish her
    well as she returns home to New Jersey.