    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [December 20, 1993]
    [Page 2194]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appointment for Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs
    December 20, 1993

        The President announced today that he has appointed Pat Griffin to
    be the Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs. Mr.
    Griffin, an experienced professional with experience in academia,
    government, and the private sector, will begin work at the White House
    in mid-January.
        ``I am very glad to have someone of Pat Griffin's skill and
    experience leading my legislative team here at the White House,'' said
    the President. ``We have an ambitious agenda on the Hill for the next
    year, with difficult challenges like health care, crime, and welfare
    reform to be addressed. I am counting on Pat to work closely with
    Members on both sides of the aisle to move those issues forward.''

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