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                         THE WHITE HOUSE

                  Office of the Press Secretary



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For Immediate Release                   September 7, 1993 

Statement by the President

     I am extremely pleased and gratified by the Senate's action 
today in confirming Dr. Joycelyn Elders as the nation's next 
Surgeon General.    Dr. Elders has consistently demonstrated a 
high level of intellect, courage and wisdom in dealing with the 
wide range of health and social problems facing our country.  Her 
dedication to improving the lives of all Americans, especially 
the children of America, won her the strong backing of a 
bipartisan majority of the Senate.  I look forward to working 
with her in confronting the pressing issues facing the public 
health of our nation.                                              
     
     I am especially grateful to Senator Kennedy for his steady 
leadership during the Labor and Human Resources Committee's 
consideration of Dr. Elders' nomination.  Senator Kennedy's 
dedication to this nominee was extraordinary.

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