Nomination for Posts at the Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and State Departments

The President announced his intention today to nominate G. Edward DeSeve and Nelson Diaz to be Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel, respectively, of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; David Hinson to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation; and Peter Galbraith to be Ambassador to Croatia.

"We are continuing to make real progress in filling key positions in my administration," said the President. "This group of individuals whose appointments we are announcing today have the kind of experience and expertise that our country needs."