    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [June 30, 1993]
    [Page 963]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Posts at the Department of Defense
    June 30, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate John Hamre
    to be Comptroller of the Department of Defense. He also announced that
    he is appointing Mitch Wallerstein to serve at the Pentagon as Deputy
    Assistant Secretary for Counterproliferation Policy.
        ``We are continuing the process of putting together a strong and
    effective staff at the Department of Defense,'' said the President.
    ``John Hamre and Mitch Wallerstein both bring outstanding academic
    credentials along with years of hands-on experience to their new
    positions.''

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