[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 40 (Monday, October 10, 1994)]
[Pages 1947-1948]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Nomination for Chairman of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission

October 4, 1994

    The President today intends to nominate Alan Dixon, former U.S. 
Senator of Illinois, to be Chairman of the Defense Base Closure and 
Realignment Commission.

    ``I am pleased to nominate Alan Dixon to the Defense Base Closure 
and Realignment Commission. His record of dedicated public service, 
extensive background in defense matters, and tested leadership will 
contribute greatly to the valuable work of this Commission,'' the 
President said. ``I look forward to his confirmation.''

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

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