    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [February 9, 2006]
    [Pages 225-226]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of Claude Allen
    as Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
    February 9, 2006

        Claude Allen has been a trusted adviser since 2001. As Deputy
    Secretary of Health and Human Services, he worked hard toimprove the
    health and welfare of all Americans. During the past year, he has served
    as my top domestic policy adviser at the

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    White House and has helped develop policies that will strengthen our
    Nation's families, schools, and communities.
        Claude is a good and compassionate man, and he has my deep respect
    and my gratitude. I thank him for his many years of principled and
    dedicated service to our country. Laura and I
    wish Claude, Jann, and their family all the
    best.