WASHINGTON (CNN) -- White House press secretary Tony Snow, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, will step down from his post September 14 and be replaced by deputy press secretary Dana Perino, the White House announced Friday.
Although no reason was given, Snow recently told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that, due to financial reasons, he did not expect to remain on the White House staff through the remainder of President Bush's term.
Bush told reporters Friday that he will "sadly accept" Snow's resignation.
Flanked by Snow and Perino in the White House press room, the president spoke warmly of his departing press secretary.
"It's been a joy to watch him spar with you," Bush told reporters.
Bush said he was certain of two things in regard to Snow.
"He'll battle cancer and win," Bush said, "and he'll be a solid contributor to society."
Turning to Snow, the president then said: "I love you, and I wish you all the best."
I'm really sorry to see Tony Snow depart as White House Press Secretary. He's done an outstanding job. He was very effective at batting back silly accusations from the press and keeping them from wandering all sorts of crazy directions. He seemed to really enjoy the work, too.
UPDATE: John Warner has announced that he will not seek reelection to the Senate from Virginia. Maybe Tony ought to consider that job.
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