IOC President Jacques Rogge at White House in Washington
WAP2001112729 - 27 NOVEMBER 2001 - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge speaks to reporters after meeting with the U.S. President November 27, 2001, at the White House in Washington. Rogge said he and President Bush discussed matters such as security at the 2002 games in Salt Lake City and safe passage for athletes to and from the games. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
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