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WASHINGTON, July 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director George Tenet stepped down Thursday after almost seven years in office.
"In the end, the American people will weigh and assess our record -- where intelligence has done well and where we have fallen short," Tenet said in prepared remarks. "And, aware of the difficulties and limitations we face, they will honor and recognize your service."
Tenet, who was very popular among intelligence officers, has said he is stepping down for personal reasons, but his resignation comes before the release of reports expected to be very critical of his agency for its work before the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and its assessment of Iraqi arms capabilities.
Tenet said of the coming reports, the first of which is due to be released Friday, "My only wish is that those whose job it is to help us do better show the same balance and care in recognizing how far we have come, in how bold (CIA employees) have been, in what the full balance sheet says."
Deputy Director John McLaughlin will serve as the agency's temporary head until a new director is appointed.
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