Lawrence Ari Fleischer

“ Prueher.And that was a sure sign that this matter was on its way to being resolved. Very early this morning, Prueher went in and met with Chinese officials, gave them a copy of the signed letter and received verbal assurance that our men and women would be released. Q What time was that? MR. FLEISCHER: That was between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m, this morning. The President arrived in the Oval Office at 6:50 a.m., this morning. He had earlier spoken with Condi, at 5:40 a.m., where Condi informed the President about how events were moving and that it looked like the matter was going to be resolved. ”

“ No.Our men and women are still on the ground over there. Q Ari, who's going to participate in this April 18th meeting? MR. FLEISCHER: That's the kind of thing I'm not going to get in to. Q Did the President approve the letter that Prueher delivered? ”

“ That's the kind of thing I'm not going to discuss as long as the men and women are still there. We'll have more information -- on all questions -- but the men and women are on the ground still. Q And how -- what kind of time frame are you looking at for them leaving China? ”