May 23, 2001

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MR. REEKER: Let me just say, as we continue with this rather gossip-based subject that has plagued our briefings over the last few days, there are no strains in the US-German relationship, as some press reports have suggested. We are in very close touch with the German Government regarding every aspect of this matter, and we are fully satisfied with our discussions of that. We have an important relationship with our very close ally, Germany. And we continue to pursue our diplomatic relations with them with utmost vigor.

As I said, there are no strains in our relationship over this. I will just refer you to the Germans for questions on that matter.

Q: (Inaudible) the Secretary about the Mexican amphetamine kingpin who is now up for extradition to the US?

MR. REEKER: I don't know if I saw that or not. I see so many stories. But I don't have anything on it for you. So we can look into that.

Q: Well, rather than jump around any more --

Q: Well, if you want to go check on it, and we'll just wait here.

MR. REEKER: Okay.

Q: Thank you.

MR. REEKER: Thank you very much.