Dear Andy,
Though I still hold to the authenticity of the Bush documents, and know that the right- wing partisan bullies have had their way with you, I simply cannot violate further standards and imperil the confidentiality of a source. You know that.
I understand the position this story has put you in, and I understand that CBS has a reputation to uphold.
Despite your previous conviction that the source is one holding the most credible credentials, you have been pressured and have been pressuring me to break a confidentiality. I simply cannot do that.
Because of this pressure and because I understand the needs of CBS at this time, I hereby offer my resignation.
