    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [August 19, 1993]
    [Pages 1392-1393]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Democratic National Health Care Campaign Chair
    Richard Celeste
    August 19, 1993

        In selecting Governor Celeste to chair the national health care
    campaign, David Wilhelm has made a superb choice. I had the pleasure of
    working side-by-side with Governor Celeste for 8 years as a fellow
    member of the National Governors' Association. I learned then what the
    people of Ohio know well: Governor Celeste is a strong, effective,
    charismatic leader, and a remarkable motivator of people.
        Governor Celeste's proven ability to forge bipartisan consensus will
    be a great help as Democrats and Republicans work together to reform our
    health care system. I am heartened to know that Governor Celeste will
    help in our fight to

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    bring health security to every American. Health care reform is a complex
    issue, and it is critically important to our lives.
        I know that Governor Celeste accepted this new challenge because he
    wants to serve all the people, and I compliment David Wilhelm on his
    leadership in making this appointment.