Tom DeLay (R-Texas), Statement on Supreme Court’s Denial of Schiavo Appeal

Statement on Supreme Court’s Denial of Schiavo Appeal

WASHINGTON – House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) today criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to explain its decision to deny an appeal that would allow Terri Schiavo to continue receiving food and water. The appeal, which was filed by the general counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives, called for the Supreme Court to modify the order placed by Florida Judge George Greer to remove Schiavo’s feeding tube in order for her to appear as a witness at a House Government Reform Committee hearing on March 25, 2005.

“While I respectfully disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision, the justices’ refusal to offer any explanation or guidance – knowing that Congress is working around the clock to save the life of a defenseless dying woman – is a moral and legal tragedy.

“The Supreme Court owes it to Terri Schiavo and her family – and, frankly, to the dignity of human life – to explain their decision so that Congress can properly focus its continuing work to replace Mrs. Schiavo’s feeding tube.

“When this tragic episode is resolved, the Supreme Court will have some serious questions to answer about its silence and arbitrary interpretation of federalism, but those questions will have to wait for now.

“In the meantime, the fight is not over. We will continue to work with the Senate to negotiate a legislative solution, and we won’t rest until we find one. Mrs. Schiavo’s struggle to live, our fight to save her, and the American people’s prayers will all continue.”

Saturday, March 19, 2005 The Office of the House Majority Leader H-107 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515, p. (202)225-4000 f. (202)225-5117

President, nominate one, appoint ten, designate one, 03/20/05

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual, appoint ten individuals and designate one individual to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate Linda M. Springer, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management. Ms. Springer recently served as Controller and Head of the Office of Federal Financial Management in the Office of Management and Budget. Prior to joining the Administration, she was Senior Vice President and Controller of Provident Mutual. Earlier in her career, Ms. Springer served as Vice President and Product Manager for Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. She received her bachelor's degree from Ursinus College.

The President intends to appoint John Belle, of New York, to be a Member of the Commission on Fine Arts, for a four-year term.

The President intends to appoint Herbert F. Ames, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the National Capital Planning Commission, for the remainder of a six-year term expiring January 1, 2011.

The President intends to appoint the following individuals to be Members of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring February 19, 2008:

A. Norman Crowder, III of Florida (Employee Representative), Robert Gordan of California (Employee Representative), Leopoldo E. Guzman of Florida (Public Representative)

The President intends to designate James E. Nevels, of Pennsylvania, to be Chair of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring February 19, 2007.

The President intends to appoint the following individuals to be Members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board, for the remainder of a four-year term expiring December 3, 2008:

Tricia Mason of Wyoming, Philip G. Pearce of Texas, Daniel O. Rios of Texas, John O. Woods, Jr. of Virginia

The President intends to appoint Charles M. Younger, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring December 30, 2007.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 18, 2005 Personnel Announcement March 18, 2005