[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 47 (Monday, November 27, 2000)]
[Page 2917]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Charles F.C. Ruff

November 20, 2000

    Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charles 
F.C. Ruff, who served as my White House Counsel from 1997 to 1999. All 
of us at the White House admired Chuck for the power of his advocacy, 
the wisdom of his judgment, and the strength of his leadership. We loved 
him for his generous spirit and his keen wit, which he used to find 
humor in even the most challenging circumstances.
    Chuck had an extraordinary and distinguished career in private 
practice with Covington & Burling, and in public service as Special 
Prosecutor, Acting Deputy Attorney General, and United States Attorney 
and Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia. We will miss his 
counsel and friendship deeply.
    Hillary and I extend our condolences to his wife Sue, his daughters 
Carin and Christy, and his mother Margaret.