    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [February 3, 1993]
    [Page 42]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Deputy Secretary of Defense
    February 3, 1993

        The President today nominated William J. Perry, a highly respected
    expert on military technology, to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense
    under Secretary Les Aspin.
        ``William Perry is a sound and sophisticated adviser whose expertise
    on military technology and policy is unmatched,'' said President
    Clinton. ``Secretary Aspin and I will rely heavily on his knowledge,
    imagination, and judgment as we work to keep our military the strongest
    in the world in a time of budgetary constraints.''

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