[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
[June 18, 1993]
[Page 883]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Nomination for Posts at the Department of State
June 18, 1993

    The President announced his intention today to nominate Ed 
Djerejian, a senior member of the Foreign Service, to be Ambassador to 
Israel. In addition, Secretary of State Christopher has asked Dennis 
Ross to be his Special Middle East Coordinator.
    ``This is a crucial time for the Middle East peace process,'' said 
the President. ``It is imperative that the United States have talented 
diplomats working to ensure that the process continues to move forward. 
Ed Djerejian and Dennis Ross have my complete confidence.''

Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of 
the Press Secretary.