Seal of the Department of Defense U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
Press Advisories
On the Web:
http://www.defense.gov/Advisories/Advisory.aspx?AdvisoryID=577
Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132
Public contact:
http://www.defense.gov/landing/comment.aspx
or +1 (703) 571-3343

No. 005-01 January 09, 2001
Cohen to Speak at National Press Club Jan. 10

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen will speak on national security challenges of the 21st Century at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2001, at 1 p.m. EST. During his speech, Cohen will refer to the new 2001 "Proliferation: Threat and Response" report to be released at the Pentagon, also on Jan. 10.

Interested media should call Lisa-Joy Zgorski, National Press Club speakers committee, (202) 745-5471, for additional information. The point of contact at the Pentagon is Lt.Col. Steve Campbell, (703) 695-3895.