[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
[October 6, 1993]
[Page 1699]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



[[Page 1699]]


Nomination for Director of the United States Arms Control and 
Disarmament Agency
October 6, 1993

    The President announced today that he intends to nominate John D. 
Holum to be the Director of the United States Arms Control and 
Disarmament Agency.
    ``My administration has placed the highest importance on arms 
control and combating the proliferation of weapons of mass 
destruction,'' said the President. ``A revitalized Arms Control and 
Disarmament Agency will play an important role in achieving new arms 
control agreements and fighting weapons proliferation. I can think of no 
finer and more dedicated person to lead ACDA than John Holum, whom I 
have known for 20 years and who has close working relationships with 
many senior officials at the State and Defense Departments, the NSC, and 
throughout my administration. John will be a strong voice for arms 
control and nonproliferation policies within the councils of 
Government.''

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