National Counterterrorism Chief To Step Down
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WASHINGTON — The chief of the nearly three-year-old National Counterterrorism Center announced his resignation yesterday, vacating an important post in the Bush administration’s efforts against extremist groups.
A retired vice admiral, John Scott Redd said he is stepping down next month to have a long-delayed surgery and spend more time with his five grandchildren and the rest of his family. His spokesman, Carl Kropf, said Admiral Redd needs to have both knees replaced. The surgery will require follow-up rehabilitation and would have meant a prolonged absence from the center. In a note to employees, Admiral Redd provided an upbeat assessment of the administration’s fight against terrorism. “I believe that as a country we are better prepared today than at any time in our history to wage this war,” he said yesterday. During three dozens years of active duty with the Navy, Admiral Redd commanded eight defense organizations and held senior leadership jobs at the Pentagon. He retired from the military in 1998.
