    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [December 9, 2003]
    [Page 1702]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of John Bridgeland as Assistant to the President and Director of the USA
    Freedom Corps
    December 9, 2003

        John Bridgeland has been a valuable advisor to me for nearly 4
    years. He started on the policy staff of my Presidential campaign in
    early 2000. Since January 20, 2001, he has faithfully served in my
    administration, first as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic
    Policy and Director of the Domestic Policy Council and then as Assistant
    to the President and the first Director of the USA Freedom Corps Office.
    He has worked tirelessly to strengthen a culture of service in America
    and to ensure that we all love our neighbors as we want to be loved
    ourselves. His work has had a positive and vitally important impact on
    government, nonprofit and community service organizations, businesses,
    and many men, women, and children who need a helping hand. I appreciate
    and thank John for his friendship and wise counsel. This good man has
    touched many people through his dedicated public service, and I wish
    him, Maureen, and their three children
    all the best.