For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 15, 2003

Designation of a Presidential Delegation

President George W. Bush today announced his designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the December 15th funeral of His Excellency Heydar Aliyev, the former President of Azerbaijan.

General Brent Scowcroft will serve as the head of the delegation.

The Honorable Sam Brownback, United States Senator The Honorable A. Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs) The Honorable Reno L. Harnish, United States Ambassador to Azerbaijan

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