    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 18, 1993]
    [Page 883]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Posts at the Department of State
    June 18, 1993

        The President announced his intention today to nominate Ed
    Djerejian, a senior member of the Foreign Service, to be Ambassador to
    Israel. In addition, Secretary of State Christopher has asked Dennis
    Ross to be his Special Middle East Coordinator.
        ``This is a crucial time for the Middle East peace process,'' said
    the President. ``It is imperative that the United States have talented
    diplomats working to ensure that the process continues to move forward.
    Ed Djerejian and Dennis Ross have my complete confidence.''

    Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of
    the Press Secretary.