In Good Conscience
Mar 8th, 2010 • Posted in: What They're Saying“As a former officer in the United States Navy, integrity and commitment to public service are values I take seriously. Unfortunately, as recent developments have come to light, I cannot in good conscience continue in my current position.”
– Peter Kauffmann, communications director for New York Gov. David Paterson, explaining his sudden resignation last week after being interviewed by prosecutors from the New York attorney general’s office, “which is investigating the administration’s response to a domestic violence case involving another top aide to the governor,” reports the New York Times.
Kauffman said he could no longer serve Paterson, explaining to investigators “that he had come to doubt the veracity of what he was being instructed by the governor to say to reporters,” according to the Times.
Source: New York Times, Mar. 5.








