Letter to Donald L. Tucker on the Withdrawal of His Nomination To Be a Member of the Civil Aeronautics Board

To Don Tucker

I wish to express to you my sincere and deep felt appreciation for your willingness to serve in my Administration as a member and Vice Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Nevertheless, I understand the reasons which you have given for your request that I now withdraw your nomination for this position. I will honor your request.

I have complete confidence in your competence and integrity, and regret that our nation will be deprived of your good services.

Sincerely,

JIMMY CARTER

[The Honorable Don Tucker, State Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida]