    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [September 16, 1993]
    [Pages 1522-1523]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for Deputy Director of the Peace Corps
    September 16, 1993

        The President today announced his intention to nominate U.S.
    Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Charles R. Baquet III, a former
    Peace Corps volunteer, as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps.
        ``Like Peace Corps Director Carol Bellamy, Charles Baquet is a
    former volunteer who knows firsthand the possibilities and problems
    facing

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    the Peace Corps,'' the President said. ``I am confident his experiences
    both as a volunteer and as a Foreign Service officer will serve him well
    as he works to ensure the Peace Corps meets its mission of helping
    others around the world.''

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