| Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC July 25, 2003 Launch of the President's Initiative Against Illegal LoggingSecretary of State Colin L. Powell will formally launch the President’s Initiative Against Illegal Logging on Monday, July 28, 2003 at 4:45 p.m. in the Benjamin Franklin room at the Department of State. The new initiative was developed at the direction of President Bush with the objective of assisting developing countries in their efforts to combat illegal logging, including the sale and export of illegally harvested timber, and in fighting corruption in the forest sector.
Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman will attend the launch. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs John F. Turner, Chief Executive Officer of the American Forest and Paper Association Henson Moore, President of Conservation International Russell Mittermeier, and President of the World Wildlife Fund Kathryn S. Fuller will participate in the program with Secretary Powell.
Secretary Powell’s remarks will be open for press coverage. Media representatives may cover this event upon presentation of either (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a photo ID issued by the employing media organization, or (3) a letter on official letterhead from their news organization verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo ID (drivers’ license or passport). Press should arrive at the 23rd Street entrance of the Department.
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