    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [May 17, 1995]
    [Page 699]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown
    May 17, 1995

        Secretary Brown's success as Secretary of Commerce is unparalleled.
    Through his service, the Department has expanded opportunities for
    American businesses in this country and abroad. I know him to be a
    dedicated public servant. The Attorney General has determined that the
    facts warrant the appointment of an independent counsel. As I have noted
    in the past, the legal standard for such an appointment is low. I am
    confident at the conclusion of the process, the independent counsel will
    find no wrongdoing by Secretary Brown. In the interim, I value his
    continued service on behalf of this country.