    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [April 7, 1995]
    [Pages 491-492]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Nomination of Dennis J. Reimer To Be Chief of Staff of
    the United States Army
    April 7, 1995

        I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate General Dennis J.
    Reimer, U.S. Army, as Chief of Staff, United States Army, succeeding
    General Gordon R. Sullivan, who is retiring.
        General Reimer currently serves as the Commanding General, U.S. Army
    Forces Command. In this capacity, he is responsible for over 60 percent
    of America's Army including Active, Reserve and National Guard units.
    During his distinguished career, General Reimer served two tours in
    Vietnam, was the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations during
    Desert Storm, and played a key role in the transformation of the cold-
    war Army to today's power projection Army. He brings to the job of Chief
    of Staff a clear vision of the national security environment the United
    States will face through the remainder of this decade and into the next
    century. This insight will enable him to address the full range of
    challenges confronting the U.S. Army, including readiness challenges,
    the impact of emerging technology, expanded mission requirements, and
    improving the quality of life for our soldiers and their families.

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        General Reimer takes over as Chief of Staff during one of the most
    important and demanding periods in the rich history of the U.S. Army. I
    know that I can count on him to continue the outstanding leadership
    demonstrated by General Sullivan and to maintain his high standards of
    stewardship to ensure that the U.S. Army remains fully ready and able to
    accomplish its important responsibilities under our national security
    strategy.