| Taken Questions Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC November 6, 2003 Question Taken at Daily Briefing of Nov. 5, 2003 Provision of Diplomatic Security Personnel to Greek 2004 Olympics2003/1131
Question: Are there plans for Diplomatic Security Personnel to provide security for American athletes at the Olympics?
Answer: Greece is working with several countries, including the U.S., to ensure the full safety of the Olympic Games. The U.S. has offered the expertise and resources of several of its agencies to Greece in order to ensure Olympic security. We are providing equipment and security training toward that end. The Greeks have the will and the resources to hold a secure and successful Olympics, and we have every confidence they will.
As part of this cooperation, the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security has been working closely with the Government of Greece to ensure the safety of American athletes participating in the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. Discussions are ongoing with the Greek authorities. For security reasons, we will not be providing more specific information.
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