Pelosi Statement on Resignation of CENTCOM Commander Admiral William Fallon

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to the resignation of U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral William Fallon:

'Admiral Fallon's decision to resign is a disappointment to those of us who viewed his reputation for candor as an essential asset in his role as CENTCOM commander.  Although his views on the best way to deal with the challenges in CENTCOM's area of responsibility may not have matched those held by White House officials, Admiral Fallon was viewed in Congress as someone who was careful, forthright, and direct.

'His departure is a loss for the country and, if it was engineered by the Administration over policy differences, that loss is compounded significantly.'