CIA Director Tenet Resigns
Paula Wolfson
White House
03 Jun 2004, 14:48 UTC
The head of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has resigned. George Tenet says he is stepping down for personal reasons.
President Bush personally made the surprise announcement.
"George Tenet, the director of the CIA, has submitted a letter of resignation," he said.
The president said Mr. Tenet cited personal reasons for his decision to step down after seven years as head of central intelligence.
"He has been a strong leader in the war on terror. And I will miss him," the president said.
George Tenet will remain in his post until mid-July. A deputy will fill the job in an acting capacity until a replacement is named.
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