2002 Public Papers 1656 - Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia and an Exchange With Reporters - PPP-2002-book2-doc-pg1656 | Content Details

2002 Public Papers 1656 - Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia and an Exchange With Reporters

Publication Title: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)

Notes: The President spoke at 11:32 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to Carlos Costano, leader of the United Self-Defense Forces, who was indicted on drug trafficking charges. The President also referred to the U.S. effort to seek a bilateral agreement with the Government of Colombia under Article 98 of the Rome Treaty, with the aim of preventing U.S. nationals from falling under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.