Gov. Strickland's statement on Dann resignation
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Governor Ted Strickland today, May 14 made the following statement regarding the resignation of Attorney General Marc Dann:
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"Attorney General Marc Dann did the honorable thing by resigning today," Governor Strickland said. "This decision will allow the important work of the Attorney General's office to continue without the distraction caused by recent events."
"Today is a sad day in many ways. I think it is appropriate for us all to acknowledge the personal pain and anguish that these events have caused the Attorney General, his family members, his staff and others."
"Marc has accomplished much during the relatively short time he has occupied the office of Attorney General. The Attorney General and his professional staff have done meaningful work to promote environmental and consumer protection, foreclosure prevention, and health care accessibility."
"I'm hopeful that today's announcement will allow the professional staff at the Attorney General's office to continue the important work in these and other areas. As I have said in the past, the office of the Attorney General is more important than any one person because in many cases it is all that stands between the people and the powerful."
