News (Media Awareness Project) - Bolivia: Wire: Bolivian, Powell Discuss Drugs |
| Title: | Bolivia: Wire: Bolivian, Powell Discuss Drugs |
| Published On: | 2001-04-24 |
| Source: | Associated Press (Wire) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-26 17:35:46 |
BOLIVIAN, POWELL DISCUSS DRUGS
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bolivian President Hugo Banzer told Secretary of State
Colin Powell (news - web sites) Tuesday he believes that all significant
amounts of cocaine will be eradicated from his country by the end of 2001.
Powell congratulated Banzer on his success in fighting illegal drugs and
expressed appreciation for the sacrifices Bolivians have made in this effort.
An account of their 30-minute meeting was provided by State Department
spokesman Philip Rekker.
Reeker said Powell encouraged Banzer to continue the anti-drug campaign.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bolivian President Hugo Banzer told Secretary of State
Colin Powell (news - web sites) Tuesday he believes that all significant
amounts of cocaine will be eradicated from his country by the end of 2001.
Powell congratulated Banzer on his success in fighting illegal drugs and
expressed appreciation for the sacrifices Bolivians have made in this effort.
An account of their 30-minute meeting was provided by State Department
spokesman Philip Rekker.
Reeker said Powell encouraged Banzer to continue the anti-drug campaign.
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