Surgeon General Nomination
President Clinton announced that he would nominate David Satcher for the position of surgeon general. In his remarks, he praised Dr. Satcher… read more
President Clinton announced that he would nominate David Satcher for the position of surgeon general. In his remarks, he praised Dr. Satcher for his work at the Centers for Disease Control and stressed his qualifications to be surgeon general. The president also took questions on other issues, especially his nomination of William Weld to be ambassador to Mexico. close
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