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"Last month, the White House appointed a senior DP World executive, David C. Sanborn of Virginia, to be the new administrator of the Maritime Administration of the Transportation Department. Sanborn worked as DP World's director of operations for Europe and Latin America."

http://www.newsday.com/business/investing/wire/sns-ap-ports-security,0,3540656.story?coll=sns-ap-investing-headlines

Grrrr.

What the hell is Bush doing with our security?

Nominations Hearing
Tuesday, February 7 2006 - 2:30 PM - Dirksen 562
STATEMENT OF SENATOR GEORGE ALLEN
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
Nomination Hearing
February 7, 2006
Mr. Chairman, today it is my pleasure to introduce three fellow Virginians for posts at the Department of Transportation (DOT) - Nicole Nason, Tyler Duvall and David Sanborn. ...
Finally Mr. Chairman, I would like to introduce another fine Virginian, David Sanborn of Smithfield, VA who the President nominated to serve as Administrator of the Maritime Administration. He is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy. David has impressive credentials and a wealth of experience, both domestically and internationally, but most importantly a sincere desire and vision to promote our nationâs ports and shipping industry.
Most recently, as Director of Ship Operations for Dubai Ports International, he was responsible for expanding port infrastructure and efficiency, while developing successful new lines of business. As Senior Vice President of Service Delivery, a company based out of Norfolk, VA, he controlled cargo logistics and demonstrated his ability to seamlessly coordinate shipping with rail and truck operations. Operating multi-million dollar budgets, overseeing staff of hundreds, and redesigning organizations are familiarities extensive to David Sanborn that will undoubtedly ensure his success as Administrator. I look forward to working with him and working with this committee toward his swift confirmation.
Thank you Mr. Chairman.
http://commerce.senate.gov/hearings/testimony.cfm?id=1748&wit_id=4242