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

    Nomination for an Under Secretary of Commerce
    June 15, 1993

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate Jeff
    Garten to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.
        ``As we seek to expand free and fair trade with all of our partners
    around the world, I am very pleased to be naming Jeff Garten to this
    important post,'' said the President. ``His combination of hands-on
    business experience, sterling academic credentials, and previous
    Government service in three administrations amply equips him to tackle
    the challenges that lie ahead.''

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