From: ' To: ' Cc: ' Subject: FW: Tonight's events Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:13:36 +0000 1=, I very much look forward to a time when I can say this to you in person, but in the interim, thank you so, so much for having the fortitude and courage to stand up for what is right for the interests of justice and the Office, both over the course of years and especially in recent days. It obviously is no exaggeration to say that you have made the difference between continuity and consistent principled leadership at SDNY and an entirely unknown alternative. It is truly extraordinary. More generally, although I'm dismayed that you won't be physically present for the charging and resolution of so many cases you've put your heart and soul into, I am immensely grateful to have worked for you and we are all determined to see through the cases that have been built during your tenure. And in particular, I'm personally so grateful for your support, encouragement, and input on the Epstein case. A different U.S. Attorney might very well have said was too difficult to pursue, or too aggressive to charge, or too old to relitigate — and instead, you have been with us every step of the way. Even in challenging moments, when we all felt the immense pressure of the circumstances, it was always clear that you were focused on the interests of justice and the interests of the victims. In a case that was incredibly tough but even more rewarding, I hope you will take great pride in what the Office accomplished — and what we will continue to attempt to achieve going forward. And with all our cases, you always prioritized the most important parts of our work and upheld the best traditions of the Office. On a personal note, I remember meeting you in the very first day or two you were on the job, when you walked around the 8th floor on a weekend, introducing yourself and your family and wanting to connect with the AUSAs right away. And you were the exact same up until what ende