    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [April 12, 1993]
    [Page 422]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
    April 12, 1993

        The President will nominate Jolene Molitoris to be the Administrator
    of the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation,
    the White House announced today. Ms. Molitoris served for more than a
    decade with the Ohio Department of Transportation and Ohio Rail
    Transportation Authority.
        ``One of the most important things we can do to improve our overall
    transportation system and to create high-wage manufacturing jobs is to
    improve and expand our Nation's rail system,'' said the President.
    ``Jolene Molitoris is a seasoned executive with direct experience in
    doing the kinds of things we need to be doing.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary.