ATLANTA - The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
said outgoing federal Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson was
an extraordinary health ambassador.

Dr. Julie Gerberding said on Friday that Thompson was a champion for the
health protection of every American.

"He leaves us a safer and healthier world as his legacy. He is also the
first to remind us that our work is not done yet!" Gerberding said in a
statement.

The 63-year-old Thompson resigned Friday, saying he was likely to pursue a
job in the private sector after nearly 40 years in politics and government.

She said his leadership helped the department combat common health problems
such as diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer.

She added that he also worked to protect Americans from terrorism and
emerging threats like SARS, monkeypox, and avian influenza.

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