For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 10, 2002

Statement by the Press Secretary
President Pastrana of Colombia to Visit Washington

The President will welcome President Andres Pastrana to the White House on April 18. The United States is committed to working towards a peaceful and prosperous Colombia, free from the threats of terrorism and drug trafficking. The President will discuss with President Pastrana our ongoing, mutual efforts to achieve this goal.

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