The Right Honorable John Reid

Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Speaker
John Reid
Secretary of State for Defense, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Presider
Frank C. Carlucci
Chairman Emeritus, The Carlyle Group; former United States Secretary of Defense

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Reception
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Meeting

**Please note special time and location.**

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