    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [March 14, 1995]
    [Pages 350-351]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Nomination of Lieutenant General Charles C. Krulak
    To Be Commandant of the Marine Corps
    March 14, 1995

        I am pleased to nominate Lt. Gen. Charles C. Krulak, U.S. Marine
    Corps, for appointment to the grade of general and as Commandant of the
    Marine Corps, succeeding Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., who is retiring.

        I have asked the Secretary of the Navy to announce my decision today
    in ceremonies at Iwo Jima commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
    battle.

        General Krulak currently serves as Commander, U.S. Marine Corps
    Forces Pacific, and Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific. In
    this capacity, he is responsible for Marine Corps units and activities
    throughout the Pacific theater. During his distinguished career, General
    Krulak served two command tours in Vietnam, oversaw the Marine Corps
    logistic efforts during Desert Storm, and was responsible for
    significant and innovative changes in military doctrine and
    organization. He brings to the job of Commandant a dynamic vision of the
    Marine Corps' future, a wealth of experience, and a highly effective
    leadership and managerial style.
        General Krulak assumes the post of Commandant of the Marine Corps at
    an important time in the U.S. Marine Corps' history. I will depend on
    him to continue General Mundy's

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    superb efforts in ensuring that the Marine Corps remains fully ready and
    able in carrying out its important responsibilities under our national
    security strategy.