[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                      ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

  The SPEAKER. Due to the events of yesterday, the Chair wishes to 
announce that the joint meeting to receive the Honorable John Howard, 
Prime Minister of Australia, scheduled for today will not take place.
  The Chair wishes to acknowledge, however, the presence of the Prime 
Minister here today, and extends, on behalf of the House, his 
appreciation for the solidarity of the Australian people and the 
presence of the Prime Minister today in this very difficult time. Thank 
you.

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