[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 18 (Monday, May 10, 1993)]
[Page 759]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Nomination for Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs

 May 5, 1993

    The President announced his intention today to nominate Robin Lynn 
Raphel to be Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs. Ms. 
Raphel is a career member of the Foreign Service.
    ``I am very glad that Robin Raphel has agreed to serve as Assistant 
Secretary for South Asian Affairs,'' said the President. ``Having lived 
in the region as a diplomat and as a visiting teacher, she brings a 
tremendous understanding to the post.''

Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the 
Press Secretary.