[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 37 (Monday, September 20, 1993)]
[Page 1807]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Nomination for Secretary and Under Secretary of the Army

 September 17, 1993

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Togo Dennis 
West, Jr., a veteran of the Defense Department and a former Army 
officer, as Secretary of the Army. The President also announced his 
intention to nominate Joe R. Reeder Under Secretary of the Army.
    ``I am pleased today to announce my nomination of Togo West as our 
new Secretary of the Army,'' the President said. ``Togo is a seasoned 
veteran of the Defense Department who knows firsthand the challenges 
facing our fighting men and women. I am confident he will do an 
excellent job of leading our Army as we adapt to the changes forced by 
the end of the cold war, while continuing to ensure that our fighting 
force remains number one in the world.''

Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of 
the Press Secretary.