Barack Obama 2010-07-01 2 Statement on the Resignation of Dennis F. Hightower as Deputy Secretary of Commerce July 15, 2010 I thank Dennis for his service to the country and to my administration. I appreciate his guidance and hard work on various important priorities, from expanding broadband Internet access across the country to reforming our export control system in a way that enhances our competitiveness and our security. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.