[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 34, Number 38 (Monday, September 21, 1998)]
[Page 1800]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Appointment of the Assistant to the President and 
Special Counsel and Two Senior Advisors to the President

September 15, 1998

    Today I have asked Gregory Craig to join the White House staff as 
Assistant to the President and Special Counsel, reporting to me in 
connection with matters arising from the Referral submitted by the 
Office of Independent Counsel to Congress. Joining Deputy Chief of Staff 
John Podesta, the Counsel to the President, Charles Ruff, and my 
personal attorney, David Kendall, in their representation before House 
Judiciary Committee, Mr. Craig will quarterback the response to the 
Referral. Mr. Craig currently serves as Director of Policy and Planning 
at the Department of State. I have known him for many years and have 
great confidence in his judgment and ability.
    The White House has also added former Chief Senate Liaison and 
executive director of the Senate Campaign Committee Steve Ricchetti and 
former White House Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs Susan Brophy 
to work as Senior Advisors to the President.