[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 51 (Monday, December 26, 1994)]
[Page 2524]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Nomination for Ambassador to Israel

December 22, 1994

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Martin Indyk 
as Ambassador to Israel.
    ``I am proud to nominate Martin to this vital post,'' the President 
said. ``I am confident his extensive background and experience in the 
region as well as his commitment to furthering the peace process and the 
role he has played as my adviser on these issues will serve to promote 
American interests in the Middle East.''

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