    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 2, 1993]
    [Page 993]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Ambassador to South Korea
    July 2, 1993

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate James T.
    Laney, the president of Emory University, to be Ambassador to the
    Republic of Korea.
        ``As I prepare for my visit to Seoul next week, I am very pleased to
    make this announcement,'' said the President. ``James Laney is a greatly
    admired scholar and leader with an understanding and respect for Korea
    based on more than 45 years experience with the country. He will make an
    outstanding Ambassador.''

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