Colin Powell Resigns as U.S. Secretary of State, Rice Likely Successor

Colin Powell submitted his long-expected resignation as of Monday, November 15, and his resignation was accepted by George W. Bush. His resignation letter was sent to the President on Friday. Powell has said that it was always his intention to serve only one term.

The  said that Powell often had disputes with officials holding what the newspaper termed "more hawkish" views.

On Tuesday, President Bush announced his nomination of Dr. Condoleezza Rice as Powell's successor.  cited senior Bush administration officials as saying that her deputy,, will succeed her in her role as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs if she is confirmed as Secretary of State.