NR 99-84

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			Contact:   Robert M. Garsson
September 24,  1999 			   202-874-5770





Comptroller of the Currency Addresses Bank 
Administration Institute


Comptroller of the Currency, John D. Hawke, Jr. made remarks 
before the Bank Administration Institute Board of Directors in 
Washington D.C.  on September 22, 1999.

Remarks are attached and also available on the OCC website: 
www.occ.treas.gov








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in the U.S., accounting for more than 58 percent of the 
nation’s banking assets.  Its mission is to ensure a safe and 
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citizens, communities and economy of the United States.