Philip Klutznick was swam in Wednesday as Secretary of Commerce in President Carter’s Cabinet. The oath was administered by U.S. Circuit Court Judge Abner Mikva with a Hebrew Bible in a ceremony at the White House. Carter praised Klutznick’s public and personal career and noted he had served under six previous Presidents. Klutznick is on leave as president of the World Jewish Congress.
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