THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Aboard Air Force One)
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For Immediate Release
November 20, 2000
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Charles
F.C. Ruff, who served as my White House Counsel from 1997 to 1999. All of
us at the White House admired Chuck for the power of his advocacy, the
wisdom of his judgment, and the strength of his leadership. We loved him
for his generous spirit and his keen wit, which he used to find humor in
even the most challenging circumstances.
Chuck had an extraordinary and distinguished career in private
practice with Covington & Burling, and in public service as Special
Prosecutor, Acting Deputy Attorney General, and United States Attorney and
Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia. We will miss his counsel
and friendship deeply.
Hillary and I extend our condolences to his wife Sue, his daughters
Carin and Christy, and his mother Margaret.
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