[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
[September 7, 1993]
[Page 1449]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Announcement of White House Office Appointments
September 7, 1993

    White House Chief of Staff Mack McLarty today announced the 
appointment of Joe Velasquez as Deputy Assistant to the President and 
Deputy Director of Political Affairs and Keith Mason as Deputy Assistant 
to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
    Mr. Velasquez is deputy to Political Affairs Director Joan Baggett, 
and Mr. Mason is deputy to Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Marcia 
Hale. The President praised the new members of his team. ``Joe Velasquez 
understands the importance of increasing voters' involvement in the 
political process, and I am confident he will ensure Americans of all 
concerns have a voice in our Government,'' the President said.
    ``From his experiences in Georgia, Keith Mason knows firsthand the 
needs and concerns of State and local governments today. I know that he 
will work hard to forge strong bonds between Washington and our States 
and cities so that we can all work together in the best interest of the 
American people,'' the President said.

Note: Biographies of the appointees were made available by the Office of 
the Press Secretary.