    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [May 27, 1993]
    [Pages 763-764]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appointment for Posts at the Department of State
    May 27, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to appoint Molly Raiser
    to be the State Department's Chief of Protocol. He also intends to
    nominate her to the rank of Ambassador while serving in that capacity.
    In addition, he approved the appointment of Fred DuVal as Deputy

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    Chief of Protocol.
        ``Molly Raiser is an outstanding individual who has worked in a
    variety of ways to make our Nation's Capital a better place to live and
    to increase the participation of women in American politics,'' said the
    President. ``Along with Fred DuVal, she will do an outstanding job of
    ensuring that the diplomatic corps and the many foreign dignitaries who
    come to Washington each year are given a true American welcome.''

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