[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)] [February 17, 2005] [Page 251] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]Statement on the Resignation of N. Gregory Mankiw as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers February 17, 2005 Greg Mankiw has been a trusted member of my economic team and a close adviser. His wise and principled counsel over the past 2 years has helped shape policies that today are fueling our economic growth. I am grateful to Greg for his service to our country, and I wish him, Deborah, and the Mankiw family all the best.