THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT CLINTON'S LETTER ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSTER HUBBELL March 14, 1994 The Hon. Webster Hubbell Associate Attorney General United States Department of Justice Dear Webb: It is with profound sadness and regret that I accept your resignation as Associate Attorney General. I know better than anyone the spirit of citizenship and devotion to the law that inspired you to join our Administration and to take part, as Holmes said, in the actions and passions of our time. In the last year, these values came shining through as you worked for civil justice reform and immigration enforcement, fought to end discrimination in public housing, and to protect the civil and voting rights of all Americans. In these tasks you affirmed our commitment to justice, always with keen judgment and good humor, especially at vital times of challenge for the Department. The Attorney General and I will miss the service and advice you gave us. And I know your accomplishments in office will outlast any interest in the private matters that have arisen from your prior law practice and that motivated the difficult decision you announced today. Like you, I hope that you will return one day to public service. I remain, as always, grateful for your long and lasting friendship. Sincerely,