    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [March 29, 1993]
    [Pages 368-369]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Administrator of General Services
    March 29, 1993

        In a move designed to cut waste and promote efficiency in the
    Federal Government, the President today announced his intention to
    nominate Roger Johnson, chairman an CEO of Western Digital, to head the
    giant General Services Administration. The first Republican named to a

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    top post in the new administration, Johnson served as an outspoken
    advocate for the Clinton-Gore ticket during the Presidential campaign,
    joining with other Orange County, CA, Republicans to endorse the
    Clinton-Gore plan to reinvest the Government and make it work for the
    American people.
        ``Roger Johnson's skills as a business leader and strong commitment
    to Government change will ensure that economy and efficiency are
    standard rule at the new GSA,'' said the President. ``Partisan politics
    have no place at this crucial juncture of our history. We must all work
    together to get our Government back on track.''

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