For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 13, 2002
Statement by the President
It is with regret that I accept Dr. Kissinger's decision to step
down as Chairman of the National Commission to investigate the events
of Sept 11, 2001 and the years that led up to that event.
As I stated at the time of his appointment, Dr. Kissinger is one
our Nation's most accomplished and respected public servants. I thank
him for his willingness to consider serving his country once again.
His chairmanship would have provided the insights and analysis the
government needs to understand the methods of our enemies and the
nature of the threats we face.
My Administration will work quickly to select a new chairman whose
mission will be to uncover every detail and learn every lesson of
September 11, even as we act on what we have learned so far to better
protect and defend America.
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