    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 3 (Monday, January 24, 1994)]
    [Page 120]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Letter on the Withdrawal of Nomination of Admiral Bobby R. Inman to be
    Secretary of Defense

    January 18, 1993

    Dear Admiral Inman:

        It is with regret that I accept your request that I not submit your
    nomination as Secretary of Defense. While I understand the personal
    considerations that have led you to this decision, I am nevertheless
    saddened that our Nation will be denied your service.
        I wish you the very best as you continue to work on your many
    important endeavors as a private citizen.
        Very truly yours,
                                                      Bill Clinton

    Note: The White House also made available Adm. Inman's letter requesting
    that his nomination to be Secretary of Defense be withdrawn.