Answer to question taken at October 10 State Department briefing

Following is the official answer to a question taken at the October 10 regular State Department briefing; the answer was posted later in the day:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release

October 10, 2003
2003/1029

Question Taken at October 10, 2003 Daily Press Briefing

Iraqi Representation at Madrid Donors Conference

Question: How many Iraqis do you expect to attend the Madrid Donors conference? What level?

Answer: That will of course be an issue for the Iraqis themselves to decide in consultation with the Coalition Provisional Authority. We understand they are currently developing their delegation list and that it will include members of the Governing Council, interim ministers, working level officials, as well as participation from Iraqi non-governmental organizations and the private sector. However, a total number has still not been determined.

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