[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 25 (Monday, June 28, 1993)] [Page 1118] [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] <R04> Announcement for Middle East Foreign Service Posts June 18, 1993 The President announced his intention today to nominate Ed Djerejian, a senior member of the Foreign Service, to be Ambassador to Israel. In addition, Secretary of State Christopher has asked Dennis Ross to be his Special Middle East Coordinator. ``This is a crucial time for the Middle East peace process,'' said the President. ``It is imperative that the United States have talented diplomats working to ensure that the process continues to move forward. Ed Djerejian and Dennis Ross have my complete confidence.'' Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of the Press Secretary. This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.