[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 49 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Page 2899]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Resignation of 
John C. Danforth as United States Ambassador to the United Nations

December 3, 2004

    Jack Danforth has served with distinction as United States 
Ambassador to the United Nations. He represented our Nation ably and 
well during a time when we are waging a global war on terror. Because of 
his tireless efforts as Special Envoy to the Sudan, the world is closer 
than ever to seeing an end to the Sudanese North-South conflict. 
Throughout his life, including as a distinguished United States Senator 
and as Attorney General of Missouri, Jack Danforth has been a man of 
strong convictions and deep integrity who has made our country better 
and stronger. I understand his desire to return home to Missouri, and I 
thank Jack for his superb service and his friendship. I wish Sally and 
him all the best.