Pubdate: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 Source: Associated Press (Wire) Copyright: 2001 Associated Press Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/27 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/coke.htm (Cocaine) 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. - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager