    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 15, 1993]
    [Pages 858-859]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Ambassador to Italy
    June 15, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate Reginald
    Bartholomew, a senior Foreign Service officer with the rank of Career
    Minister, to the post of Ambassador to Italy.
        ``Reg Bartholomew has served our country ably in several
    ambassadorial positions and many

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    other challenging assignments,'' said the President. ``I have full
    confidence in his ability to maintain our strong relationship with
    Italy, an important ally whose friendship America highly values.''

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