ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO DELIVER REMARKS AT
NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver the keynote address at the National Sheriffs’ Association 2003 Annual Conference on MONDAY, JUNE, 23, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. CDT (5:30 EDT) in Nashville, TN. The Attorney General will honor sheriffs from across the country for their commitment to combat terrorism, drugs, and gun violence.

WHO:Attorney General John Ashcroft

WHAT: Remarks at National Sheriffs’ Association 2003 Annual Conference

WHEN:Monday, June 23, 2003

AG Remarks: 4:30 p.m. CDT (5:30 EDT)

(All media outlets must finish set-up by 2:30 p.m.)

WHERE:Opryland Hotel and Convention Center

Delta Ballroom A

Nashville, Tennessee

NOTE:Members of the press will need to display their media outlet issued identification and the NSA conference credential to gain access to the event.

The National Sheriffs' Association Conference credential can be obtained at the Opryland hotel and convention center at the NSA registration desk. Members of the media must sign-in to obtain the credential and members of the media wishing to cover conference events must display it for entry into events. No one will be admitted to NSA events without the proper credentials.

Media with further questions about the event may contact:

Dean Kueter, Jr., National Sheriffs’ Association, (615) 902-0840

Monica Goodling, Main Justice Public Affairs, (202) 305-5875

Josie Duckett, Main Justice Public Affairs, (202) 305-5623

For a full conference agenda and additional information on the National Sheriffs’ 2003 Annual Conference, please reference their website at <http://www.sheriffs.org>.

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