Nomination of Steven E. Steiner for the Rank of Ambassador While Serving as United States Representative to the Special Verification Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Steven E. Steiner for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as the United States Representative to the Special Verification Commission.

Since 1988 Mr. Steiner has served as the United States Representative for the Special Verification Commission. Prior to this he served as Director of Defense and Arms Control for the National Security Council at the White House, 1983 - 1988. Mr. Steiner graduated from Yale University (B.A., 1963) and Columbia University (M.I.A., 1966). He was born July 14, 1940, in Kittanning, PA. Mr. Steiner is married, has three children, and resides in Chevy Chase, MD.