Memories...

Reuters:

"I have given it my all, sir," a choked-up McClellan told Bush outside the White House before a group of reporters in a surprise announcement.

McClellan's departure comes after nearly three years in the job. Republican critics have called the White House communications operation ineffective, and although McClellan has not been in charge of it, his has been a highly visible face.

McClellan, 38, doggedly stuck to his talking points through day after day of often contentious media briefings.

There apparently is no truth to the rumor that heading the short list for Scottie's replacement is Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, despite his obvious qualifications.