On the recordNovember 26, 1972
I am grateful that you have agreed to serve until confirmation of a successor, and I accept your resignation effective at that time.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am grateful that you have agreed to serve until confirmation of a successor, and I accept your resignation effective at that time.
Letter Accepting the Resignation of George W. Romney as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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