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US Delegation Contacts
Who will be part of the US delegation seems to be a last
minute decision for the administration. Two weeks ago, one
government staff person told us that it was still "up
in the air" for many, as a block of plane tickets had
been reserved, but no names were on them yet. At the moment,
it looks likely that Secretary of State Colin Powell will
be the head of the delegation, and that President
Bush will not attend, instead taking his "working"
vacation in Texas. But that could change. (Some have speculated
that Bush is fully intending to go to Joburg, but deliberately
keeping everyone in suspense so that his announcement will
overshadow all the important issues about the Summit, including
the question of his leadership.)
There is, however, a public list of US government focal points
for various WSSD issues. These government staffers can be
very helpful to discuss or inquire about a US position on
specific issues, or to share your concerns and suggestions.
(Note that not all of them will be going to Johannesburg,
however.)
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