[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[December 8, 1992]
[Pages 2177-2178]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Recess Appointment of Lawrence S. Eagleburger as Secretary of State
December 8, 1992

    The President today announced the recess appointment of Lawrence S. 
Eagleburger, of Florida, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service 
with the personal rank of Career Ambassador, to be Secretary

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of State. He would succeed James A. Baker III.
    Mr. Eagleburger has served as Acting Secretary of State since August 
23, 1992.