[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book I)]
[June 17, 1994]
[Page 1096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Nomination for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
June 17, 1994

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Delaware 
Governor Thomas R. Carper to serve on the Board of Directors of the 
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Governor Carper will 
assume the seat on the Board being vacated by Gov. Tommy Thompson of 
Wisconsin.
    In announcing the nomination, the President said, ``Governor 
Carper's leadership, financial expertise, and strong commitment to 
providing America with quality passenger rail service will be of great 
service to the Board as well as to the millions of customers who rely on 
Amtrak's service each year.''

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