Kissinger Resigns from Sept. 11 Commission

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Kissinger Resigns from Sept. 11 Commission

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Friday resigned from a newly-appointed post as chairman of an independent commission investigating the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Friday resigned from a newly-appointed post as chairman of an independent commission investigating the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

"It is clear that, although specific potential conflicts can be resolved in this manner, the controversy would quickly move to the consulting firm I have built and own," Kissinger said in a letter to President George W. Bush, local television reports said.

"I have, therefore, concluded that I cannot accept the responsibility you proposed," he said.

Bush signed into law less than two weeks ago last month a bill creating the independent commission to conduct a broad investigation into events leading to the Sept. 11 attacks in an effort to fix anti-terror flaws.

He also named Kissinger to lead the panel, saying the former secretary of state would bring "broad experience, clear thinking and careful judgment to this important task."

But questions have been raised over possible conflicts of interest involving Kissinger's consulting firm.

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