During an appearance on the South Lawn with Bush, McClellan announced his departure after two years as press secretary saying his departure was right during a "time of transition."The link to CNN has a video of the announcement.
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'Honor and privilege'
McClellan said it had been "an extraordinary honor and privilege" serving the president.
"The White House is going through a time of transition," McClellan said. "Change can be helpful. This is a good time and a good position to help bring about change. I'm ready to move on. I've been in this position a long time and my wife and I are excited about beginning the next chapter in our life together."
Bush thanked McClellan for his service to the country.
"His is a challenging assignment dealing with you all on a regular basis and I thought he handled his assignment with class, integrity," Bush said. "He really represents the best of his family, our state and our country. It's going to be hard to replace Scott."
There was other news, but we are not being political here so you can find it yourself.
CNN.com - White House shake-up touches McClellan, Rove - Apr 19, 2006
