EPA official resigns over 'crucify' remark

Source: CNN

From Lesa Jansen and Todd Sperry, CNN
April 30, 2012 -- Updated 1711 GMT (0111 HKT)

Washington (CNN) -- The head of the Environmental Protection Agency's office in Dallas has resigned over comments he made in 2010 that became the focus of political condemnation last week.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said Monday that she accepted a letter of resignation from Al Armendariz.

"I respect the difficult decision he made and his wish to avoid distracting from the important work of the agency," Jackson said in a written statement.

In the letter dated Sunday, Armendariz said he regrets his comments, adding that they did not reflect on his work or the work of the EPA.

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