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Statement by the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 16, 2008

Statement by the Press Secretary

ÿÿWhite House News


Today, President Bush is pleased to announce that he has named Blake L.
Gottesman to serve as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff
for Operations.

Blake is a trusted aide who understands the tremendous challenges of
overseeing White House operations. He is well-respected in the White House
and will do an outstanding job helping to ensure that the staff continues
to effectively serve the American people throughout the remainder of the
President's Administration. President Bush appreciates Blake's willingness
to return to the White House and continue his service to our country.

Blake worked as an Associate at Berkshire Partners LLC in Boston. Prior to
this, he served as Special Assistant to the President and Personal Aide.
Earlier in his career, he served as Personal Aide to the Chief of Staff and
Executive Assistant to the Director of Oval Office Operations. Blake
received his MBA from Harvard Business School.

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