Tony Perkins, Washington Update, FRC: At his last official news briefing yesterday, White House Press Secretary Tony Snow left his post the same way he entered it -- smiling. For the last 16 months, the former Fox News talk show host has been at home in these briefings, which often seemed more like an extension of his television program than official White House forums. There's no denying that Tony brought larger-than-life personality to the administration, but he also brought an intimate understanding of the press to a job that rarely wins over more admirers than critics. Yet that's exactly what Tony has done, becoming a favorite of the media and Americans alike--all of whom respected how adeptly he handled reporters and transformed the Press Office into a lively--and often entertaining--media debate. Although Tony says his reasons for leaving are financial, not physical, we continue to lift up the Snow family in prayer as he tackles cancer with the same feistiness that he takes on the media. He will be missed, not only by President Bush, but by all of us who benefited from the levity, clarity, and optimism he brought to one of the most difficult jobs in Washington. See also: Snow Relishes Final Joust With ReportersTags: FRC, Tony Perkins, Tony Snow, White House To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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