Posted on 11/30/2001 7:31:13 AM PST by Captain Jack Aubrey
Edited on 09/03/2002 4:49:35 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
RICHMOND, Nov. 30
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Or maybe he couldn't get along with the White House political operation for some reason.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Mark Miner
November 30, 2001
202-863-8550
STATEMENT BY RNC CHAIRMAN GOV. JIM GILMORE
WASHINGTON - This is the time of the year when we all reflect on the course our lives have taken during the past 12 months. The successes that have cheered us, the challenges that have tested us -- the events that have shaped our lives. And, who will ever forget the events of September 11th?
During the past year, I have proudly served the people of Virginia as their Governor, I have served our country as the chairman of a national commission on terrorism -- and I have served the Republican Party as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Doing these three jobs at this time has given me a new appreciation of the rewards and the difficulties faced by the many people across this country - medical personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters -- who are on duty around the clock.
And, it has also given me an even better understanding of something that I knew, but probably did not appropriately appreciate until this year when I accepted the challenge of doing three jobs at once. When I work around the clock, my family pays the price.
As we enter the holiday season - especially this holiday season in these uncertain times - I am moved to recall that when I entered politics my son, Ashton - who is now 14 - was celebrating his first Christmas. Over the years I have missed countless celebrations and ball games with Ashton and with my older son, Jay. And much cherished and valuable time with my wife, Roxane, as well.
And as difficult as that situation has been in past years, it has become even more difficult in the past year. Since assuming chairmanship of the RNC last January, -- while fulfilling those duties as well as my responsibilities as Governor and as chairman of the terrorism commission -- I have spent 107 nights on the road away from Roxane and the boys.
I am now leaving the Governor's office. But with the importance of the 2002 elections for our country and the requirements that I be a fulltime chairman of the Republican National Committee - making appearances across the country in Detroit, Dallas or Denver, neither I nor my family can see any light at the end of this tunnel. In fact, as a fulltime chairman of the RNC, I believe the demands on my time and the burden on my family is only going to increase over the next year.
Understanding very clearly what my priorities are for my family - and what additional sacrifices would be required by my wife and my sons by the additional time and travel of serving another year as RNC chairman - I have spoken with President Bush. I have advised him that effective January 16th - at the winter meeting of the RNC in Austin - that I intend to submit my resignation as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
President Bush is providing great leadership, and like every other American, I am very appreciative of his strength and decisiveness at this very trying time in our nation's history. I am deeply grateful for his strong support.
I am also grateful for the support and dedication of my staff at the RNC -- and for the friendship and assistance I have received from the members of the RNC and tens of thousands of loyal Republicans all across the country. To all of them, and to each of you, I say thank you.
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What a selfish looser. Good riddance Jim!!
Ain't no "maybe" about it! ("I want to spend more time with the wife and kids" -- oh, please! Like he spent so much time with them when he was governor!)
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Gilmor is a chump...he even alienated his fellow pubbies in VA...
Karl Rove
That's why I suggested Rummy if he wasn't otherwise occupied. ;-) Now that's a WARRIOR!
Haley rocked like no ones business.
J.D. Hayworth seems like he would be a reasonable fascimile thereof. But J.D. is a little angry, and Haley was such a pleasant good-ole-boy....
I never liked Gilmore in this role.
i see this a bit differently. we are seeing many people step out of public office: kasich, kemp, gingrich and so on. rumours are that kasich was burned out and i think i heard the same from gingrich.
internal squabbles within the RNC and battling the democrats and their unethical, illegal and immoral tactics appears to be taking its toll. i hope that whoever gets the RNC chair job has the energy and team building skills that are so desparately needed within the republican party. we must spend less time on internal squabbles and more time focused on defeating the liberal cause.
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