[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.