    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [July 29, 1993]
    [Page 1238]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Ambassador to Jamaica
    July 29, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate former
    Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm to be the U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica.
        ``Shirley Chisholm is a true pioneer of American politics whose
    passion for social justice is unparalleled,'' said the President. ``I am
    honored that she will be my Ambassador to Jamaica and confident that she
    will do an outstanding job in that position.''

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