[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
[February 9, 1999]
[Page 183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Nomination of Richard C. Holbrooke To Be Ambassador to the United Nations
February 9, 1999

    I will soon send to the Senate my nomination of Richard C. Holbrooke 
to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
    From building a lasting peace in Bosnia to searching for a political 
settlement in Kosovo to finding a workable solution in Cyprus, Richard 
C. Holbrooke's intellect, vigor, and diplomatic skills have 
significantly advanced the values and interests of the American people.
    At a time when international crises, from Iraq to Kosovo, demand the 
leadership of the United States and the United Nations, it is essential 
that we have a strong and capable diplomat like Richard C. Holbrooke as 
our U.N. Ambassador. He is extraordinarily well qualified for this vital 
position, and I look forward to the Senate's timely consideration of his 
nomination.