[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
[March 30, 1993]
[Page 369]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Nomination for President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation
March 30, 1993

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Ruth Harkin, 
a top corporate attorney with expertise in international trade and 
investment, as President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 
U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency.
    ``Ruth Harkin has the experience, know-how and new ideas to make 
OPIC an innovative Agency that will work aggressively to increase 
American investment overseas while protecting jobs at home,'' the 
President said.

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