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Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Ridge gone at Homeland Security Department
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has informed the White House and department staff that he has resigned, U.S. officials said Tuesday.Link.
In an e-mail circulated to senior Homeland Security officials, Ridge praised the department as "an extraordinary organization that each day contributes to keeping America safe and free." He also said he was privileged to work with the department's 180,000 employees "who go to work every day dedicated to making our company better and more secure."
Government officials, speaking on grounds of anonymity because a formal announcement was pending, confirmed his resignation. A Washington news conference was scheduled for mid-afternoon.
Again, with much of the news that has been recently trickling out, this is not entirely surprising. Perhaps the next nominee might have the fortitude to stand up to the President and Congress to ensure that we are indeed protected from the many threats that we actually face today.
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