    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [September 7, 1993]
    [Page 1449]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Announcement of White House Office Appointments
    September 7, 1993

        White House Chief of Staff Mack McLarty today announced the
    appointment of Joe Velasquez as Deputy Assistant to the President and
    Deputy Director of Political Affairs and Keith Mason as Deputy Assistant
    to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
        Mr. Velasquez is deputy to Political Affairs Director Joan Baggett,
    and Mr. Mason is deputy to Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Marcia
    Hale. The President praised the new members of his team. ``Joe Velasquez
    understands the importance of increasing voters' involvement in the
    political process, and I am confident he will ensure Americans of all
    concerns have a voice in our Government,'' the President said.
        ``From his experiences in Georgia, Keith Mason knows firsthand the
    needs and concerns of State and local governments today. I know that he
    will work hard to forge strong bonds between Washington and our States
    and cities so that we can all work together in the best interest of the
    American people,'' the President said.

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