FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

March 8, 2005
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Snow to Visit New Mexico and Texas This Week to Discuss Strengthening and Preserving Social Security

U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, March 10 and San Antonio, Texas on Friday, March 11to discuss the President's efforts to strengthen and preserve the U.S. Social Security system.

"The President is committed to saving Social Security," said Secretary Snow. "Social Security is sound for today's retirees, but the system must be fixed to keep the promise of Social Security for our children and grandchildren.

"Social Security faces real problems that must be addressed today and President Bush is committed to fixing Social Security and signing legislation this year," Secretary Snow continued.  "Make no mistake, voluntary personal retirement accounts are an important part of comprehensive reform."

The following events are open to credentialed media with photo identification:

Thursday, March 10

Roundtable with Local Business Leaders
10:00 a.m. MST
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
115 Gold Avenue SW
Suite 201
Willard Board Room
Albuquerque, NM 
** Media must arrive by 9:30 am MST
** A brief media availability will be held immediate following the event

Friday, March 11

Remarks to Independent Community Bankers of America National Convention
9:30 am CST
San Antonio Marriott River Center Hotel
Grand Ballroom, Third Floor
101 Bowie St
San Antonio TX
** Media must arrive by 9:00 am CST
** A brief media availability will be held immediate following the event

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