First I've heard of it, thanks for the heads up guys. What do you think is behind it?
Here is Chertoff on the resignation:
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Resignation of the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Release Date: March 13, 2008
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Emilio Gonzalez has informed me of his intention to resign as Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), effective April 18. Emilio has been an extraordinary director who is leaving an indelible mark on the transformation and modernization of USCIS operations.
Emilio is an American by choice and he has brought that unique experience to his leadership of this critical agency, and more importantly to our nation’s unparalleled efforts to welcome immigrants and foster their integration into our society. During his tenure, Emilio oversaw important efforts to improve customer service and modernize the agency’s operations to further strengthen the security and integrity of the immigration system well into the 21st century. He has led efforts to ensure the reliability of processes for international adoptions. Emilio also undertook great steps to expedite the naturalization of immigrant servicemen and women defending and protecting our nation from harm. I had the special opportunity of traveling with him to Iraq as part of a naturalization ceremony for more than 170 of those brave members of the armed services.
Prior to joining the department in 2005, Emilio served as the Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council. He also had a distinguished 26-year career in the U.S. Army.
I am grateful for Emilio’s contributions to America’s rich tradition of welcoming newcomers and to his deep commitment of service to the American public. I look forward to our continued friendship.
I think the explanation is very simple. All of a sudden, Gonzalez realized that he will be held responsible for all the errors stemming from the fee increase and the subsequent backlog, so he decided to save face and resign. It's a strategic political move, somewhat along the lines of Eliot Spitzer's resignation!
I think the explanation is very simple. All of a sudden, Gonzalez realized that he will be held responsible for all the errors stemming from the fee increase and the subsequent backlog, so he decided to save face and resign. It's a strategic political move, somewhat along the lines of Eliot Spitzer's resignation!
Have you heard the saying "When the going gets tough the Tough gets going"
In govt's books all over the world it means that "When the going gets tough the Tough end up going out of the door"
Seriously, though, there's one big difference between Spitzer's and Gonzalez's resignations:
- Spitzer paid an exorbitant fee to get screwed
- Gonzalez made everyone else pay exorbitant fees to get screwed
That is very funny.Seriously, though, there's one big difference between Spitzer's and Gonzalez's resignations:
- Spitzer paid an exorbitant fee to get screwed
- Gonzalez made everyone else pay exorbitant fees to get screwed
Shouldn't we be the one's resigning???