Posted on 11/19/2007 7:23:36 AM PST by stevie_d_64
WASHINGTON - Fran Townsend, the leading White House-based terrorism adviser who gave public updates on the extent of the threat to U.S. security, is stepping down after 4 1/2 years.
President Bush said in a statement Monday morning that Townsend, 45, "has ably guided the Homeland Security Council. She has played an integral role in the formation of the key strategies and policies my administration has used to combat terror and protect Americans."
Her departure continues an exodus of key Bush aides and confidants, with his two-term presidency in the final 15 months. Top aide Karl Rove, along with press secretary Tony Snow and senior presidential adviser Dan Bartlett, left earlier this year.
Bush in his statement early Monday noted that Townsend had served in the position for more than 4 1/2 years.
"Fran always has provided wise counsel on how best to protect the American people from the threat of terrorism," the president said. "She has been a steady leader in the effort to prevent and disrupt attacks and to better respond to natural disasters."
In her resignation to Bush, Townsend indicating she was returning to the private sector, saying in a handwritten letter, "As you know, it is with a profound sense of gratitude that I have decided to take a respite from public service."
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I could think of a few FReepers that come to mind right off that would be a great replacement for this position...
Frank Gafney.
She happens to be married with two sons. Something you could have figured out in two minutes instead of making a rather tasteless conjecture against a decent person.
Its remarkable how few have actually left this administration compared to previous ones.
I haven’t heard much about her during her long period of service, which must mean she was doing a good job.
Because Bush is a decent man and treats people like human beings or family, instead of pawns or serfs as do the Clintons.
Yet the media act like it’s a daily occurrence.
Now if only Chertoff would just bugg-off.
She served as Janet Reno’s “trusted but controversial intelligence adviser” as well as a close confidante of Rudy Giuliani.
Busy little bee....
Sorry, but I am not available.
And I would suggest getting an illegal alien. He would have much more subject matter knowledge than a political apparatchik.
‘Yet the media act like it’s a daily occurrence.’
Yep, and thereby reaffirm that the MSM is 90% leftwingnuts.
Not available??? Yer kidding!
I can have you put on the short list if you like??? Just in case???
Shame...I like her. She was tough. My daughter heard her speak at a National Youth Leadership Conf. is DC last spring. She liked her too.
Biographical information on Fran Townsend
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The Associated Press
NAME - Frances Fragos Townsend
AGE-BIRTH DATE-LOCATION - 45; Dec. 28, 1961
EXPERIENCE - Homeland security adviser, 2004-present; deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for combating terrorism, 2003-2004; assistant commandant for intelligence at the U.S. Coast Guard, 2001-2003; Justice Department’s counsel for intelligence policy, 1998-2001; acting deputy assistant attorney general, 1997-98; director of Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, 1995-1997; Justice Department criminal division, chief of staff to the assistant attorney general, 1993-1995; detailed to Attorney General Dick Thornburgh’s office in Washington to help establish the Office of International Programs, August 1991; U.S. attorney’s office, Southern District of New York, 1988-1991; assistant district attorney, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1985-1988.
Clinton administration holdover?
I know, when I saw the headline, I thought it was referring to Chertoff,you know Ole’ lettuce-head, “He’s awesome!”
Oh well, let’s hope this helps.
My gosh - that’s someone who couldn’t hold a job.
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