[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.