Kerik Quits

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by the White House Press Secretary.

Commissioner Kerik informed the White House this evening that he is withdrawing his name for personal reasons from consideration for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The President respects his decision, and wishes Commissioner Kerik and his wife, Hala, well.

SOURCE White House Press Office
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