For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 18, 2002
President Bush Announced Two Individuals to Serve in His Adminstration
President George W. Bush today announced that he has named David
Hobbs Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, and he has
named Ziad Ojakli Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal
Deputy for Legislative Affairs. Mr. Hobbs will fill the position held
by Nicholas Calio who announced this week that he is leaving the White
House staff to return to the private sector.
"David Hobbs and Ziad Ojakli are trusted members of my team who
have played important roles in helping us achieve major legislative
victories, from landmark education reforms to historic tax relief for
the American people. Their hard work and dedication have been
invaluable, and I appreciate their continued service to my
Administration," said President Bush.
David Hobbs currently serves as Deputy Assistant to the President
-- House of Representatives. He came to the White House from his
position as Chief of Staff to House Majority Leader Dick Armey. He grew
up in Houston, Texas, and received both his bachelor's and masters
degrees from the University of Texas. Ziad Ojakli currently serves as
Deputy Assistant to the President -- Senate. Prior to joining the
White House team, he served as Chief of Staff for the late Senator Paul
Coverdell, Secretary of the Senate Republican Conference. In the past
he has worked on both the House and Senate sides for Congressman Mark
Souder and former Senator Dan Coats. He is originally from Brooklyn,
New York, and received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown
University.
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