[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.