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On the recordMarch 5, 1997
just to supplement the chairman's remarks, I would like to point out that he and I have received a letter today from Charles F.C. Ruff, Counsel to the President, stating: Because the President strongly desires to appoint Charlene Barshefsky as USTR and in order to ensure the absolute propriety, without question, of her appointment, President Clinton will not appoint Ambassador Barshefsky until S.J. Res. 5 has been enacted. I yield the floor and thank the Chair.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois
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Discussing the appointment of Charlene Barshefsky as USTR during Senate proceedings.

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