    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 4, 1993]
    [Page 1683]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement Announcing the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
    October 4, 1993

        I am pleased to announce that I have nominated and NATO has
    appointed Gen. George A. Joulwan, U.S. Army, to succeed Gen. John
    Shalikashvili as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. I also intend to send
    forward to Congress General Joulwan's nomination to serve as commander
    in chief, U.S. European Command.
        General Joulwan has had a long and highly distinguished career
    spanning more than three decades, with Europe as the centerpiece of his
    service. He has served for 14 years in Europe, beginning as a platoon
    commander and rising to Commanding General of the V Corps, U.S. Army
    Europe and 7th Army. In these postings, as well as in his current role
    as commander in chief of the U.S. Southern Command, Panama, he has
    demonstrated both the military expertise and political acumen needed to
    fill one of our most sensitive security postings. He has also displayed
    superb talents as a manager of resources and personnel and is known
    throughout the military as a ``soldier's soldier.''
        General Joulwan assumes the post of Supreme Allied Commander at an
    important time of change for Europe and for NATO as we seek to adapt the
    role of NATO to the needs of post-cold-war mutual security. I will look
    to General Joulwan to continue the outstanding work of General
    Shalikashvili as SACEUR faces up to the challenge of helping guide NATO
    through this important period of transition. I have the utmost trust and
    confidence in his ability to do so.