    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [February 13, 2003]
    [Pages 173-174]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

     Statement on Senate Confirmation of William Donaldson as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
     February 13, 2003

         I applaud the Senate for acting quickly to confirm William
    Donaldson to be the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
    In this new role, he will continue to crack down on corporate
    wrongdoing, work to protect investors, and restore confidence in our
    capital markets. I also thank Chairman Shelby, Senator Sarbanes, and
    the Senate leadership and commend them for their efforts.

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