    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 14, 1993]
    [Page 1748]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Deputy United States Trade Representative
    October 14, 1993

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate former
    Washington Governor, Booth Gardner to be Deputy United States Trade
    Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. He will serve in USTR's
    Geneva, Switzerland office, representing the U.S. before the General
    Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the world body on trade policies and
    practices among nations.
        ``Booth Gardner was one of the very best Governors with whom I
    served. He has a solid background in business and trade'' said the
    President, ``and knows firsthand the importance of free and fair trade
    to keeping our economy strong and creating jobs for American workers. I
    think he will do an outstanding job in Geneva.''

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