    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 30, 1993]
    [Page 1250]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Surgeon General Nominee Joycelyn Elders
    July 30, 1993

        I am pleased that the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources
    has recognized the talents and capabilities of Dr. Joycelyn Elders. As
    Surgeon General, she will be an effective advocate for clinical and
    educational programs to address the fundamental health and social
    problems that affect all Americans. I am especially grateful to Chairman
    Kennedy for his steady leadership during the committee's consideration
    of Dr. Elders' nomination. I look forward to her speedy confirmation by
    the full Senate.