    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [May 27, 1993]
    [Page 764]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Ambassador to Canada
    May 27, 1993

        The President announced his intention today to nominate former
    Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard to be the U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
        ``Our relationship with Canada is absolutely vital,'' said the
    President. ``They are our largest trading partner and one of our closest
    neighbors. That's why I am nominating an Ambassador in whom I place such
    a high degree of trust, my good friend Jim Blanchard. With a voice that
    will be clearly heard in both Ottawa and Washington, he will ensure that
    this important relationship continues to be productive for both
    countries.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary.