    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [December 3, 1993]
    [Page 2111]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator
    December 3, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate Ricardo
    Martinez, M.D., to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic
    Safety Administration with the Department of Transportation.
        ``Ricardo Martinez has dedicated his career to improving trauma care
    and curtailing car accident deaths,'' the President said. ``As a
    firsthand witness to the tragedy accidents can inflict on individuals,
    families, and communities, he will work hard to ensure the National
    Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses all of its resources to make
    our roads safer.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary. This item was not received in time for publication in
    the appropriate issue.