The Pentagon's man in charge of handling the department's policy on detainees from the war on terrorism has resigned, Defense Department officials said Friday.

Charles "Cully" Stimson resigned Thursday after making controversial remarks last month about law firms that represent terrorism suspects held by the U.S. military, Pentagon officials said.

I commented on the comments that cost him his job. No one recommended that post.

Apparently he tried apologizing in WaPo, but I missed it. Given that, the resignation was probably not needed.