THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release July 15, 1993 Statement by the Press Secretary We welcome the Senate Labor Committee's decision to reschedule Surgeon General-designate Joycelyn Elders confirmation hearing in order to give her an opportunity to provide thorough answers to any outstanding questions. President Clinton is 100 percent committed to Mrs. Elder's nomination and looks forward to her timely confirmation. -30-