Digest of Other White House Announcements

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

October 12

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Caracas, Venezuela, arriving in the afternoon.

In the evening, the President met with President Rafael Caldera of Venezuela in President Caldera's office at La Casona.

October 13

In the morning, the President participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at El Panteon.

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Brasilia, Brazil, arriving in the evening.

October 14

In the morning, the President had meetings with President Fernando Cardoso of Brazil in the Qualienca Room and the Meeting Room at Planalto Palace.

In the afternoon, the President met with the leadership of the Brazilian Congress in Salon Nobre at the National Congress. Later, he greeted American and Brazilian personnel at the U.S. Embassy.

In the evening, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

October 15

In the morning, the President traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arriving in the afternoon. Later, he traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, arriving in the evening.

The President announced his intention to appoint Judith A. Scott as a member of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

October 16

In the morning, the President met with President Carlos Menem of Argentina in the Salon Blanco at La Casa Rosa. Later, he met with Argentine political opposition leaders in the Ceibo Room of the Sheraton Hotel.

In the afternoon, the President met with Argentine Jewish leaders in the Executive Room at the Sheraton Hotel.

October 17

In the afternoon, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled to San Carlos de Bariloche.

The President announced the appointment of Will Martin and J. Nussman as U.S. Commissioners of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna.