Pubdate: Tue, 24 Apr 2001
Source: Associated Press (Wire)
Copyright: 2001 Associated Press
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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.
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