Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary

President George W. Bush today announced his designation of four individuals to represent the United States at the Inauguration of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on January 1, 2003.

The Honorable Robert Zoellick, United States Trade Representative, will serve as the leader of the delegation.

The Honorable Donna Hrinak, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil The Honorable Michael B. Enzi (R-WY), United States Senate The Honorable John Maisto, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, National Security Council