Nomination for Ambassador to Switzerland and World Conservation Union Representative

The President announced his intention today to nominate M. Larry Lawrence to be Ambassador to Switzerland and his intention to appoint Shelia Davis Lawrence as Special U.S. Representative to the World Conservation Union, an independent scientific organization that promotes the protection and preservation of natural resources throughout the world.

"Larry and Shelia Lawrence are two of the most concerned, active, and able people that I know," said the President. "I look forward to the work that they will do for our country in Switzerland."