    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [June 1, 2007]
    [Page 679]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of Daniel J. Bartlett as Counselor to the President
    June 1, 2007

        Laura and I will miss Dan Bartlett very much.
    Dan has been a true counselor to the President. His contribution has
    been immeasurable. I value his judgment, and I treasure his friendship.
    Since coming to work for me 14 years ago as I prepared to run for
    Governor, Dan has become a husband and a father. I understand his
    decision to make his young family his first priority. His most important
    job is to be a loving husband and father of three young sons. We wish
    him all the best.