Interview With Hugh Sidey of Time Magazine
08/11/1987
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It is with deep regret and gratitude for your assistance and advice that I accept your resignation as Counsel to the President.
His military record was one of numerous rewards for his courage.
I take great comfort in knowing that your leaving the White House only means that you'll be navigating the same course in a different ship.
Political freedom cannot prosper in an environment of hunger and despair.