Joseph H. Boardman, Federal Railroad Administration

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate Joseph H. Boardman, of New York, to be Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration at the Department of Transportation. Mr. Boardman currently serves as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation. He previously served the Department as First Deputy Commissioner and as Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Public Transportation. Prior to that, Mr. Boardman was Chief Operating Officer of Progressive Transportation Services, Inc., in Elmira, New York. Earlier in his career, he served as Commissioner of Public Transportation in Broome, County, New York. Mr. Boardman received his bachelor's degree from Cornell University and his master's degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 17, 2005 Personnel Announcement

Statement on Terri Schiavo

President's Statement on Terri Schiavo

The case of Terri Schiavo raises complex issues. Yet in instances like this one, where there are serious questions and substantial doubts, our society, our laws, and our courts should have a presumption in favor of life. Those who live at the mercy of others deserve our special care and concern. It should be our goal as a nation to build a culture of life, where all Americans are valued, welcomed, and protected - and that culture of life must extend to individuals with disabilities.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 17, 2005