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11 September 1998

TEXT: CLINTON STATEMENT ON HOLBROOKE NOMINATION AS UN AMBASSADOR

(President stands by choice, praises previous achievements) (270)
Washington -- President Clinton has reaffirmed his decision to
nominate Richard Holbrooke as US Ambassador to the United Nations.
In a September 11 statement, the President praised Holbrooke's
"remarkable contributions to our nation's security" through his work
to ease tensions in Bosnia and Kosovo, promote peace in Asia and as US
Ambassador to Germany.
Clinton said he is looking forward to "a prompt resolution" of the
current review of Holbrooke's financial disclosure reports and
submission of his nomination to the Senate.
Following is the White House text:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
September 11, 1998
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Nomination of Richard Holbrooke as U.S. Ambassador to the United
Nations
On June 18, I announced my intent to nominate Richard Holbrooke as US
Ambassador to the United Nations because of my confidence that he will
make an outstanding UN Ambassador. Ambassador Holbrooke has made
remarkable contributions to our nation's security in this
Administration and in previous administrations: working to bring
lasting peace to Bosnia, helping to diffuse tensions and find workable
solutions in Kosovo and Cyprus, serving as our Ambassador to Germany,
promoting peace in regions of Asia.
Ambassador Holbrooke has stated that he is cooperating with a review
by the Departments of State and Justice of his financial disclosure
reports and contacts with State Department officials during the year
following his departure from government service in February 1996. I
look forward to a prompt resolution of this review and submission of
his nomination to the Senate.
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