For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 14, 2001

Statement by the Press Secretary

The President will meet with President Pastrana of Colombia for a working visit at The White House on February 27th. The visit is an opportunity for the President and President Pastrana to discuss the situation in Colombia and progress in implementing Plan Colombia. The meeting reflects President Bush's interest in the Western Hemisphere and, in particular, gives him an opportunity to express support for President Pastrana's efforts in Colombia.