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Article: Criticized CIA director steps down. (Originated from Boston Globe)
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- Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
- Article date:
- December 28, 1994
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WASHINGTON _ R. James Woolsey, who was attacked by Congress for his handling of the Aldrich Ames spy case and who was long the target of criticism inside the CIA, resigned Wednesday as director of central intelligence.
Although abrupt, Woolsey's resignation had long been expected. Members of his personal staff started looking for other work last month, and only the sweeping Republican victory in the midterm elections seems to have postponed his departure.
Explaining his departure in a statement, Woolsey spoke of his desire to spend more time with his family. In a brief statement, President Clinton praised Woolsey's two-year tenure at the agency.
Meanwhile, agency ...