*******MEDIA ADVISORY*******
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALBERTO R. GONZALES TO REPRESENT UNITED STATES AT INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON DEMOCRACY, TERRORISM AND SECURITY IN MADRID

WASHINGTON, DC - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has been designated by the White House to represent the United States at the International Summit on Democracy, Terrorism and Security and the official commemoration of the Madrid Train Bombing on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MARCH 10-11, 2005. This international forum will bring global leaders and ordinary citizens together to promote democratic values and committed cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

The Attorney General will participate with other international leaders in the Summit’s Closing Plenary Session on March 10.

WHAT: Participant in Closing Plenary Session of International Summit on Democracy, Terrorism and Security

WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005

WHERE: Polivalente Room

Palacio Municipal De Congresos

Avda. Capital de España Madrid

Madrid, Spain

CONTACT: John Law at the U.S. Embassy

91-587-2509 or 670-913-910

The Attorney General will represent the United States at the official commemoration of the Madrid Train Bombing on March 11. There will be no formal remarks during the event.

WHAT: Official Commemoration of the Madrid Train Bombing

WHEN: FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2005

12:00 P.M. CET

WHERE: Bosque de los Ausentes

Retiro Park Avda. Alfonso XII

Madrid, Spain

CONTACT: John Law at the U.S. Embassy

91-587-2509 or 670-913-910

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