Ruppersberger Returns from Trip to Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan

Timonium, MD - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) is due to return to the United States after a week long trip to Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan. Congressman Ruppersberger talked extensively with Libyan Leader Muammar al-Qadafi about his commitment to getting rid of the country's weapons of mass destruction. The Congressman was impressed with the teamwork showcased by the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines working to rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. He also spent some extra time talking to troops from Maryland.

Congressman Ruppersberger will be available for interviews on Thursday, February 19th, 2003.

WHO:	Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
WHAT:	Media Availability Concerning Congressman Ruppersberger's Trip to Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan
WHEN:	Thursday, February 19th, 2003

Congressman Ruppersberger is a member of the House Intelligence Committee.

**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SETTING UP AN INTERVIEW WITH CONGRESSMAN RUPPERSBERGER, CALL HEATHER MOEDER MOLINO AT (202) 225-3061 OR ON HER CELL AT (703) 615-5371.