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Article: HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt Heads Presidential Delegation of the United States for the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
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- U.S. Newswire
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- July 13, 2007
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To: SPORTS EDITORS
Contact: HHS Press Office, +1-202-690-6343
WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HHS Secretary Mike
Leavitt traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to head the delegation
representing the United States at the 15th Pan American Games,
beginning July 13.
"The Pan American Games draw world-class athletes from countries
around the world and unite them in good, healthy competition as one.
It is a great honor to represent President Bush and the American
people here in Brazil, and to feel further united to the Brazilian
people through the warm hospitality our hosts have extended to our
delegation," Secretary Leavitt said.
Prior to the kickoff of the games in Rio de ...