evidence: Ron Klain’s Full Speech as He Steps Down as White House Chief of Staff Transcript Outgoing White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said it was the "best job" he ever had and choked up after promising it was unlikely he could deliver a tear-free speech. Read the transcript here. [...] Being White House chief of staff is the honor of a lifetime, but being Joe Biden’s, White House chief of staff has given me a unique opportunity to serve a wise, compassionate, determined, and fearless president. And as I did in 1988, and 2008, and 2020, I look forward to being on your side when you run for president in 2024.