[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
[September 16, 1993]
[Pages 1522-1523]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Nomination for Deputy Director of the Peace Corps
September 16, 1993

    The President today announced his intention to nominate U.S. 
Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, Charles R. Baquet III, a former 
Peace Corps volunteer, as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps.
    ``Like Peace Corps Director Carol Bellamy, Charles Baquet is a 
former volunteer who knows firsthand the possibilities and problems 
facing

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the Peace Corps,'' the President said. ``I am confident his experiences 
both as a volunteer and as a Foreign Service officer will serve him well 
as he works to ensure the Peace Corps meets its mission of helping 
others around the world.''

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