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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release January 4, 1995

     PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES ROBERT TALCOTT FRANCIS II TO NATIONAL
                      TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD

        The President has recess appointed Robert Talcott Francis, II

as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. Mr. Francis, a Senior Representative for the Federal Aviation Administration in Western Europe and North Africa, has over 17 years experience in aviation including significant work on accident investigations. Mr. Francis is a commercial pilot with instrument and twin engine ratings.

In his capacity as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Mr. Francis will be responsible for promoting transportation safety by conducting independent accident investigations and by formulating safety improvement recommendations.