WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The head of the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), retired Adm. Scott Redd, has told his staff that chronic knee problems are prompting him to step down.
In a written statement to the staff, Redd said he reluctantly submitted his letter of resignation to President Bush, to be effective Nov. 10. He indicated he needs to undergo long-delayed surgery that he "could no longer neglect."
NCTC spokesman Carl Kropf said Redd needs total knee replacement on both legs, and the terrorism chief believed the surgery, recovery and rehabilitation would keep him away from the job too long. As a retired admiral, Redd felt that if the "captain was not on the bridge, someone else needs to step up," Kropf said. --From National Security Producer Pam Benson (Posted 2:07 p.m.)
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