Statement by Rudy Giuliani Regarding President's Intention to Nominate Jim Nussle to be OMB Director

Rudy Giuliani made the following statement today regarding President Bush's intention to nominate Jim Nussle to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget:

"President Bush made a great choice in Jim Nussle for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The President's decision was the right one for our country and for taxpayers.

"Jim and I have long shared a commitment to fiscal discipline and I have every confidence he will continue to be an effective steward of taxpayers' hard earned dollars in his new position.

"As our campaign continues to grow our team in Iowa, I am grateful to Jim for his early support and for his hard work in helping our team get started."