*EPF109 12/15/2003
Text: Boucher Says Powell Undergoing Surgery for Prostate Cancer
(Operation performed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center) (90)

Following is the text of the statement:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
December 15, 2003

Statement by Richard Boucher, Spokesman

Secretary Powell in Surgery

Secretary Powell is undergoing surgery this morning for prostate cancer. The operation is being performed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington. He will be there for several days before he returns home. He will be on a reduced schedule while he recovers from the operation.

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