U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman For Immediate Release April 26, 2001 NOTICE TO THE PRESS SECRETARY POWELL TO ADDRESS BRETTON WOODS COMMITTEE Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will deliver opening remarks to the annual meeting of the Bretton Woods Committee on Friday, April 27, at 9:15 a.m. in the State Department's Loy Henderson Auditorium, 2201 C St., N.W. Subject of Secretary 's remarks is "The Role of the Bretton Woods Institutions in Promoting Freedom and Prosperity." The Secretary will discuss how the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, in an atmosphere of free trade, can ease global poverty. Following his remarks, Secretary Powell will respond to a few questions from the Bretton Woods Committee members. The Secretary's remarks and the question-and-answer session will be open for press coverage. Pre-set time for cameras: 8:15 a.m. (23rd Street entrance) Final access time for all press: 9:00 a.m. (23rd Street entrance) Media representatives may cover this event upon presentation of either (1) a US Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a photo ID issued by the employing media organization, or (3) a letter on official letterhead from their news organization verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo ID (drivers' license or passport). Press Contacts: Bretton Woods Committee (202) 331-1616 Randy Rogers Mai Trinh US Department of State (202) 647-2492 Office of Press Relations (###) *********************************************************** See http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/ for all press statements ************************************************************ To change your subscription, go to http://www.state.gov/www/listservs_cms.html
