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Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to Speak at Ports Association Gathering in D.C. on March 20
Michael Chertoff Will Address Seaport Security at AAPA's Annual 'Washington People Luncheon'
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will address the American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) annual Washington People's Luncheon event on Tuesday, March 20, at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. The topic: securing America's seaports.
"We're honored that Sec. Chertoff has accepted our invitation to speak at our annual Spring Conference event," said Kurt Nagle, AAPA's president and CEO. "The Secretary is a strong and committed defender of America and its people, and has proven to be an effective leader of the numerous agencies under his command, including the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. Considering the huge challenge that U.S. ports have faced, and continue to face, in securing their facilities, people and cargo against terrorism, we look to strong leaders like Sec. Chertoff to help ensure our efforts are successful."
