[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
[June 15, 1993]
[Pages 858-859]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Nomination for Ambassador to Italy
June 15, 1993

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Reginald 
Bartholomew, a senior Foreign Service officer with the rank of Career 
Minister, to the post of Ambassador to Italy.
    ``Reg Bartholomew has served our country ably in several 
ambassadorial positions and many

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other challenging assignments,'' said the President. ``I have full 
confidence in his ability to maintain our strong relationship with 
Italy, an important ally whose friendship America highly values.''

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