    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [August 2, 1994]
    [Pages 1414-1415]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appointment of Interim National AIDS Policy Coordinator
    August 2, 1994

        The President today appointed Patricia S. Fleming to serve as
    interim National AIDS Policy Coordinator.
        Ms. Fleming, currently special assistant to Health and Human
    Services Secretary Donna E. Shalala, will serve until a permanent
    coordinator takes office.
        ``This administration has made significant strides in the fight
    against this terrible epidemic. We've increased our budgets for AIDS
    research, treatment, and prevention and have fought hard to provide
    health insurance for all Americans, regardless of preexisting
    conditions. Patsy

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    Fleming will make sure we don't lose our momentum,'' said the President.

    Note: This item was part of a statement by the Press Secretary
    announcing the appointment.