Job Application -- U.S. Trade Representative

Robert S. Strauss served as U.S. Trade Representative from 1977 to 1979 during the Carter Administration.  My August 21, 1997 letter to the USTR (Charlene Barshefsky) referred to Robert Strauss.  Do you think Charlene Barshefsky contacted Bob Strauss?

Executive Office of the President

Office of the United States Trade Representative

Washington, D.C.  20508

August 28, 1997

Mr. Gary Freedman
3801 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. - #136
Washington, D.C.  20008-4530

Dear Mr. Freedman:

Thank you for your August 21 letter regarding employment opportunities with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

Unfortunately, there are no vacancies commensurate with your experience.  Due to budgetary constraints, we are not in a position to anticipate what vacancies may arise in the near future.

Again, thank you for your interest in USTR.  Best wishes in your future career endeavors.

Sincerely,

/s/

John Hopkins
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative
for Administration