    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 19 (Monday, May 16, 1994)]
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    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    May 11, 1994

        The President today announced his intent to nominate Raymond Edwin
    Mabus, Jr., of Mississippi, as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
    Arabia.
        ``Ray is a good friend who I had the honor of serving with as a
    fellow Governor. As Governor of Mississippi, he represented the people
    of that State with distinction,'' the President said. ``He brings the
    leadership and vision he has demonstrated throughout his years of public
    service to this critical assignment. I am pleased to nominate him as my
    personal representative to Saudi Arabia.''

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