06 November 2003
Text: State Department on Security for Greek 2004 Olympics
(Question taken at Nov. 5 regular daily briefing)
Following is the text of a question taken at the November 5 regular State Department briefing; an answer was posted the next day:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
November 6, 2003
(REVISED)
Taken Question from November 5, 2003 Daily Press Briefing
PROVISION OF DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PERSONNEL TO GREEK 2004 OLYMPICS
Question: Are there plans for Diplomatic Security Personnel to provide security for American athletes at the Olympics?
Answer: Greece is working with several countries, including the United States, to ensure the full safety of the Olympic Games. The U.S. has offered the expertise and resources of several of its agencies to Greece in order to ensure Olympic security. We are providing equipment and security training toward that end. The Greeks have the will and the resources to hold a secure and successful Olympics, and we have every confidence they will.
As part of this cooperation, the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security has been working closely with the Government of Greece to ensure the safety of American athletes participating in the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. Discussions are ongoing with the Greek authorities. For security reasons, we will not be providing more specific information.
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