Bill Clinton: “I am pleased to nominate Admiral Jay L. Johnson, U.S. Navy, to be…”

On the recordJune 4, 1996

I am pleased to nominate Admiral Jay L. Johnson, U.S. Navy, to be Chief of Naval Operations.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on the Nomination for Chief of Naval Operations

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