    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [August 10, 1993]
    [Page 1359]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Ambassador to Spain
    August 10, 1993

        The President announced today that he intends to nominate Columbia
    University professor Richard N. Gardner to be Ambassador to Spain.
        ``Professor Gardner is an internationally recognized authority on
    international law, international economic problems, and U.S.-European
    relations,'' said the President. ``He will serve our country well as
    Ambassador to this important ally and trading partner.''

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