On September 11 , 2001 , Card approached Bush as he was visiting Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota , Florida , and whispered in his ear the news that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center , confirming that a terrorist attack was underway . Card later recounted his story , saying that he whispered " A second plane has hit the second tower . America is under attack . " On March 28 , 2006 , the White House announced that Card would resign as Chief of Staff and be replaced by United States Office of Management and Budget director Joshua B. Bolten . Card 's resignation was effective April 14 , 2006
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