The President asked me to thank you for
your letter inviting him to address the Third International
Conference of Chief Justices of the World on Article 51
(c) of the Constitution of India in Lucknow, on December
6-8, 2002. Although the President is appreciative f the
support your invitation represents, it is with sincere regret
that we must decline the invitation.
Unfortunately, as the schedule for the next few months
has developed, we have had to make some difficult decision.
I do not foresee an opportunity to add the event to the
calendar. I know this response comes as a disappointment.
However, I want to assure you that your letter received
every consideration,
The President asked that I take this opportunity to thank
you for your letter. Please know that your comments and
suggestions are always welcomed.