01/31/1999
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"This historic initiative will set the foundation for a stronger partnership between the United States and Africa."
"Florence-Marie Cooper, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California."
"Kenneth W. Kizer, of California, to be Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a term of 4 years, which was sent to the Senate on January 6, 1999."
"I take this action because it is in America's national interest and because it will hasten the day when the people of Cuba enjoy freedom and democracy."