    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 1, 1993]
    [Pages 1645-1646]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Strengthening America's
    Shipyards
    October 1, 1993

    To the Congress of the United States:
        In accordance with the requirements of section 1031 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102-484), I
    transmit herewith a report entitled ``Strengthening America's Shipyards:
    A Plan for Compet-

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    ing in the International Market.''
        The U.S. shipbuilding industry is unsurpassed in building the finest
    and most complex naval vessels in the world. Now that the Cold War has
    ended, these shipyards, like many other defense firms, face a new
    challenge--translating their skills from the military to the commercial
    market. Individual shipyards already have begun to meet this challenge.
    The enclosed report describes steps that the Government is taking and
    will take to assist their efforts. I look forward to working with the
    Congress and the industry to ensure a successful transition to a
    competitive industry in a truly competitive marketplace.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,
    October 1, 1993.