#477: 08-16-02 BARBARA COMSTOCK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN REACTION TO TODAY'S ORDER IN THE MOUSSAOUI CASE:

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BARBARA COMSTOCK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN REACTION TO TODAY'S ORDER IN THE MOUSSAOUI CASE:

"Our prosecutors were ready to start picking a jury on September 30th and proceed with the trial. However, the judge has decided to give Moussaoui more time to prepare. We will continue our preparation and look forward to the opportunity to present our case in court."

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