THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _____________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release August 19, 1993 Statement of the President In selecting Governor Celeste to chair the National Health Care Campaign, David Wilhelm has made a superb choice. I had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Governor Celeste for eight years as a fellow member of the National Governor's Association. I learned then what the people of Ohio know well -- Governor Celeste is a strong, effective charismatic leader and a remarkable motivator of people. Governor Celeste's proven ability to forge bipartisan consensus will be a great help as Democrats and Republicans work together to reform our health care system. I am heartened to know that Governor Celeste will help in our fight to bring health security to every American. Health care reform is a complex issue and it is critically important to our lives. I know that Governor Celeste accepted this new challenge because he wants to serve all the people. And, I compliment David Wilhelm on his leadership in making this appointment. -30-30-30-