another rat departs the sinking ship

The Rats Depart the Sinking Ship

Stephen A. Cambone to Resign

Department of Defense Press Release
December 2, 2006

The Department of Defense announced today that Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) Stephen A. Cambone will resign from the Department on Dec. 31, 2006.

“It has been a distinct honor and privilege to serve the incredible men and women of our Armed Forces, the secretary of defense, and the President’s national security team during the past several years,” said Cambone.

Cambone has no specific plans for after his departure yet, but said he looks forward to spending more time with his family.

Cambone was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the under secretary of defense for intelligence on March 7, 2003. Prior to March 7, he was the director, program analysis and evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Cambone held that position from July 1, 2002. On July 19, 2001, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy. He held that position until July 1, 2002. Prior to that, he served as the special assistant to the secretary and deputy secretary of defense from January 2001 to July 2001.

at least until the indictments start flying...

Even rats don't deserve to be compared to this piece of filth.

...a buncha rats were just dumped overboard..!! Woo Hooooo!!!

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