    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [September 17, 1993]
    [Page 1533]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Secretary and Under Secretary of the Army
    September 17, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate Togo Dennis
    West, Jr., a veteran of the Defense Department and a former Army
    officer, as Secretary of the Army. The President also announced his
    intention to nominate Joe R. Reeder Under Secretary of the Army.
        ``I am pleased today to announce my nomination of Togo West as our
    new Secretary of the Army,'' the President said. ``Togo is a seasoned
    veteran of the Defense Department who knows firsthand the challenges
    facing our fighting men and women. I am confident he will do an
    excellent job of leading our Army as we adapt to the changes forced by
    the end of the cold war, while continuing to ensure that our fighting
    force remains number one in the world.''

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