| Taken Questions Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC March 29, 2001 Question taken at the March 29, 2001 Press Briefing Pending Nazi Era Lawsuit Against German BanksQUESTION:. On Holocaust reparations, the World Jewish Congress met Chancellor Schroeder ahead of his meeting with President Bush and Secretary Powell today, and they said that they were hoping the United States would have something to say about the court case which is going on in Brooklyn, and with the judge who has refused to dismiss law suits against our own banks which are holding up payments. Does the Administration have a view of that situation, and would you like to see more of these cases being wrapped up quickly? ANSWER: We are aware that the parties have appealed this decision by Judge Kram to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The United States has decided to file a brief in support of those appeals. As we have said many times, our goal is to have German Foundation payments commence as soon as possible. |
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