The second time came on July 25 , 2000 and lasted until January 20 , 2001 after the resignation of Secretary West ; this time Gober served in the post until the end of the Clinton presidency . The second time to serve as Acting Secretary came on July 25 , 2000 and lasted until January 20 , 2001 after the resignation of Secretary West ; this time Gober served in the post until the end of the Clinton presidency .