For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 2, 2002
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President announced today the appointment of Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad
as his Special Envoy and Ambassador at Large for Free Iraqis. As
Special Envoy, Dr. Khalilzad will serve as the focal point for contacts
and coordination among Free Iraqis for the United States Government and
for preparations for a post-Saddam Hussein Iraq.
Dr. Khalilzad will continue as the Special Presidential Envoy for
Afghanistan to ensure that the United States' commitment to working in
partnership with the Afghan Government remains firm and resolute.
Dr. Khalilzad also serves as Special Assistant to the President and
Senior Director for Southwest Asia, Near East and North African
Affairs, National Security Council. Dr. Khalilzad will relinquish this
position so as to devote full time to Afghanistan, Free Iraqis, and
outreach to the Muslim community. Dr. Khalilzad will continue to serve
as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for these
matters.
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