    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [May 9, 1995]
    [Page 660]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Confirmation of John Deutch as
    Director of Central Intelligence
    May 9, 1995

        I am very pleased with the Senate's overwhelming 98-0 vote to
    confirm John Deutch as Director of Central Intelligence. The Senate's
    action is further affirmation of the outstanding leadership and
    management skills John Deutch will bring to the intelligence community
    and the CIA. I have the greatest confidence that he will bring a renewed
    sense of purpose, direction, and spirit to the CIA and the intelligence
    community.