[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[October 2, 1992]
[Page 1739]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Glass Ceiling Commission
October 2, 1992

    I am pleased to recognize the inaugural meeting of the Glass Ceiling 
Commission, which will focus on examining and eliminating discriminatory 
barriers to the advancement of women and minorities to senior positions 
in the workplace.
    The Commission's work will complement the ongoing effort that I have 
made a priority in my administration: to assure women and minorities an 
opportunity to serve in upper echelons in Government, to be measured by 
the same standard as men. I have made record numbers of appointments of 
women and minorities to senior-level positions. I am proud that I 
appointed a talented team of women to the most senior economic 
positions, and I would like to see the business world follow my lead.
    I am certain that under Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin's leadership, 
the Commission will aggressively pursue its 4-year agenda. The work of 
this Commission will help equip the Nation to make the most of every 
member of the 21st century work force.