For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 1, 2002

Nominations and Designation
President Bush to Nominate Two Individuals and Designate One

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals to serve as members of the federal judiciary and his designation of one individual to represent the United States for Australian-American Friendship Week.

The President intends to nominate Reena Raggi to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.

The President intends to nominate Susan G. Braden to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

The President has designated David E. Jeremiah, Admiral, United States Navy, (Retired) as the Presidential Representative for Australian-American Friendship Week May 3-11, 2002. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Coral Sea and is a major focus of this weeklong activity.

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