U.S.

Department of Justice
Immigration and Naturalization Service

Office of the Executive Associate Commissioner 4251Street NW

Washington, DC 20536

July 31, 1998

MEMORANDUM FOR PROGRAMS AND OPP STAFF

FROM: Robert L. Bach

Executive Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning

SUBJECT: Joe Greene

As most of you know, Joe Greene ends his latest detail with us in headquarters today. He will be back again
as soon as Tuesday of next week for a presentation and frequently thereafter for visits. Still, I am sure he is
delighted to return home to enjoy the remaining days of summer.

We asked Joe to join us for a few months to lead the development of an interior enforcement strategy. We
also asked him to manage the Programs office when the Service, the Administration and Congress all were
discussing how to reorganize its activities.

Both for the Service and for me personally, I thank Joe for an exceptional job. He has been exceptional in his
leadership and thoughtfulness in developing the interior enforcement strategy. The strategy document, which
he will brief to the Commissioner next Tuesday, is a wonderful working foundation for the Service to build a
comprehensive, effective enforcement program. He has also been exceptional in proving, again, his rare skill
at integrating the experience of a senior field officer with the multiple demands of headquarters staff. He has
produced, on time, effectively, and with lasting impact.

Joe has also demonstrated, again, his interpersonal gifts. Effective managers, we are told by management
gurus, work from a core set of principles outward beyond themselves to listen and to incorporate the wisdom
and perspectives of other people. Joe has continuously shared his principles with,us, demonstrated a
character of commitment, and offered a friendship that will last far into the future.

Perhaps unreasonably, I do not intend to let him go. Joe has agreed to continue his role in developing the
Interior Enforcement Strategy, only this time through modern virtual realities (and the far more pleasant
environment of the Rocky Mountains). He will be back with us often, so we need not say goodbye, only
until next time.

Joe, thanks.