*******MEDIA ADVISORY*******
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DELIVER REMARKS AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver remarks at the Plenary Session of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences on, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. CST. The AAFS Annual Meeting will take place in Dallas, Texas and the focus of the meeting will be “Truth and Justice in the Balance: Forensic Scientists as the Counterpoise.”

WHO: Attorney General Ashcroft

WHAT: Remarks to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences

WHEN: 4:00 P.M. CST
All cameras must by pre-set by 2:30 P.M. CST

WHERE:Adam’s Mark Hotel
Dallas B&C Ballrooms
400 N. Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

NOTE: ALL MEDIA MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID (such as driver’s license) as well as VALID MEDIA CREDENTIALS. All cameras must be pre-set by 2:30 P.M. due to an ongoing meeting in the room. A mult-box and press riser will be provided. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Blain Rethmeier at (202) 305-5217.

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