For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 8, 2005
Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced that he has named Karl
Rove Assistant to the President, Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior
Advisor.
"Karl Rove is a longtime advisor and trusted member of my team.
His hard work and dedication have been invaluable. I appreciate Karl's
willingness to continue to serve my Administration in this new
position," stated President Bush.
Since 2001, Mr. Rove has served as Senior Advisor to the President,
overseeing strategic planning, political affairs, public liaison, and
intergovernmental affairs at the White House.
Prior to joining the Administration, he served as chief strategist
for the Bush for President Campaign. From 1981 to1999, he was
President of Karl Rove + Company, an Austin, Texas-based public affairs
firm. Mr. Rove attended the University of Utah, the University of
Texas at Austin and George Mason University.
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