03/23/2000
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"With General Ryan as Chief of Staff, I am confident that the Air Force will continue its tradition of excellence as it enters the 21st century."
"The authorization of 78,000 refugee admissions during FY 1998."
"I am pleased to nominate General Michael E. Ryan to be Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force."
"Today's passage of the balanced budget will continue that strategy and help keep America's economy growing."