    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [November 8, 1993]
    [Pages 1932-1933]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Resignation of the Deputy Secretary of State
    November 8, 1993

        I accept with regret the resignation offered today by Clifton
    Wharton, who has served our country honorably as Deputy Secretary of
    State. My administration has benefited greatly from his dignified
    presence, and it will be diminished by his departure.

        Clifton Wharton's service as Deputy Secretary has been outstanding.
    Over the past 10 months, he has made many important contributions to our
    Nation's foreign policy. Through his leadership on reform of AID and
    other foreign assistance programs and his important work on the
    reorganization of the State Department, as well as through his
    successful mission to Southeast Asia and his prodigious efforts in Latin
    America, he has distinguished himself at every turn. Every aspect of his
    service has demonstrated the same drive and talent that marked his
    earlier successes in the worlds of business and education.

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        I know that Cliff is dedicated to our country's service. I continue
    to need and value his insights and counsel, and I hope to be able to
    continue calling on him for specific assignments in the days ahead. He
    and his family have my fondest wishes for a successful future.