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.

November 14

In the afternoon, the President met with his national security team to discuss the situation in Iraq.

The White House announced that the President hopes to complete the Japan, South Korea, and Guam portions of the Asia trip, but that Vice President Al Gore will represent the United States at the APEC summit.

November 17

The President announced his intention to nominate Gary S. Guzy to be General Counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency.

The President announced the following winners of the 1998 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award: Boeing Airlift and Tanker Programs, Long Beach, CA; Solar Turbines, Inc., San Diego, CA; and Texas Nameplate Co., Inc., Dallas, TX. November 18

In the morning, the President traveled to Tokyo, Japan, arriving at approximately midnight.

The White House announced that the President will welcome His Holiness Pope John Paul II to the United States for a pastoral visit to St. Louis, MO, on January 26, 1999.

November 19

In the afternoon, the President met with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan at the Imperial Residence.

The President announced his intention to appoint Irene Rosenberg Wurtzel as a member of the President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History.

November 20

In the afternoon, the President met with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi of Japan at Akasaka Palace. Following their meetings, the President and the Prime Minister briefed members of the press.

In the evening, the President traveled to Seoul, South Korea.