    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 6, 1993]
    [Page 1699]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [[Page 1699]]

    Nomination for Director of the United States Arms Control and
    Disarmament Agency
    October 6, 1993

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate John D.
    Holum to be the Director of the United States Arms Control and
    Disarmament Agency.
        ``My administration has placed the highest importance on arms
    control and combating the proliferation of weapons of mass
    destruction,'' said the President. ``A revitalized Arms Control and
    Disarmament Agency will play an important role in achieving new arms
    control agreements and fighting weapons proliferation. I can think of no
    finer and more dedicated person to lead ACDA than John Holum, whom I
    have known for 20 years and who has close working relationships with
    many senior officials at the State and Defense Departments, the NSC, and
    throughout my administration. John will be a strong voice for arms
    control and nonproliferation policies within the councils of
    Government.''

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