Statement by the Press Secretary: Presidential Delegation to Attend Inauguration of President Elect Thomas Yay Boni of the Republic of Benin

President Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Presidential Inauguration of President Elect, Thomas Yay Boni of the Republic of Benin on April 6, 2006.

The Honorable Karen P. Hughes, Under Secretary for Public Affairs, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation are:

The Honorable Wayne E. Neill, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Benin

The Honorable Ruth A. Davis, former United States Ambassador to the Republic of Benin

Mr. Ward Brehm, Chairman of the African Development Foundation