[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book I)] [January 5, 1994] [Page 7] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]Nomination for Ambassador to New Zealand and Western Samoa January 5, 1994 The President announced today that he intends to nominate Josiah Beeman to be the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and to Western Samoa. ``Josiah Beeman's career has been marked by both accomplishment and concern,'' said the President. ``He will serve our country well as Ambassador.'' Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the Press Secretary.