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Chief of Staff Andrew Card has resigned his position. Its already been a long day in Washington and its 9:30:

"After five-and-a-half years, he thought it might be time to return to private life and this past weekend, I accepted Andy's resignation," Bush said. "Andy Card has served me and our country in historic times," including the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, economic ups and downs and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Bush said.

Card, 58, has also made great legislative achievements on issues such as education and Medicare, and he helped confirm two Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, the president noted.

Time will need to pass before everyone realizes how big of a move this is. Mr. Card, you have done much for the party and the office. Thank you for your service and enjoy the time off.