Clinton, Crowley statements on Crowley's resignation

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Via McClatchy: Clinton, Crowley statements on Crowley's resignation

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON

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It is with regret that I have accepted the resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. PJ has served our nation with distinction for more than three decades, in uniform and as a civilian. His service to country is motivated by a deep devotion to public policy and public diplomacy, and I wish him the very best. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) Michael Hammer will serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.

STATEMENT BY PHILIP J. CROWLEY

The unauthorized disclosure of classified information is a serious crime under U.S. law. My recent comments regarding the conditions of the pre-trial detention of Private First Class Bradley Manning were intended to highlight the broader, even strategic impact of discreet actions undertaken by national security agencies every day and their impact on our global standing and leadership. The exercise of power in today's challenging times and relentless media environment must be prudent and consistent with our laws and values.

Given the impact of my remarks, for which I take full responsibility, I have submitted my resignation as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman for the Department of State.

I am enormously grateful to President Obama and Secretary Clinton for the high honor of once again serving the American people. I leave with great admiration and affection for my State colleagues, who promote our national interest both on the front lines and in the quiet corners of the world. It was a privilege to help communicate their many and vital contributions to our national security. And I leave with deep respect for the journalists who report on foreign policy and global developments every day, in many cases under dangerous conditions and subject to serious threats. Their efforts help make governments more responsible, accountable and transparent.

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1. I think you know why I un-rec'd this

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[ProSense]

2. I try not to read anyone's mind.

But I don't need to know and don't care.

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5. Are you intentionally trying to turn off voters?

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8. Are you going to vote for President Obama in 2012? n/t

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11. Not if someone else is running against him in a primary.

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6. Why would a Pfc be privy to such information is beyond me.

[moondust]

10. Computer age.

This kind of thing didn't happen on this scale before the advent of large databases full of classified information accessible from remote locations--a few decades ago. I think the intelligence community has grown so large since 9/11 that I imagine it's a big job for quite a few people deciding who gets access to what databases and keeping it all partitioned.

I have to wonder what CD burners were doing in a secure area.

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