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Statement by the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 23, 2008

Statement by the Press Secretary

ÿÿWhite House News


President George W. Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential
Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, China
on August 24, 2008.

The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, will lead the
delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor The Honorable Michael O.
Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services The Honorable Clark T.
Randt, Jr, United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China The
Honorable Karen Hughes, Global Vice Chair of Burson-Marsteller Mr. Peter
Ueberroth, President of the United States Olympic Committee Ms. Michelle
Kwan, Figure Skating Champion and American Public Diplomacy Envoy

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