Sanford I. Weill on Walter Wriston Receiving U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

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	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) June 23, 2004 Statement by Sanford I. Weill on Walter Wriston Receiving U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom New York — Sanford I. Weill, chairman of Citigroup, today gave the following statement regarding the announcement that Walter B. Wriston, former chairman and chief executive officer of Citicorp and chairman of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board, will receive the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom—the nation’s highest civil honor. Mr. Weill said: “The honor Walter Wriston receives today is a testament to his vision, leadership and commitment to free markets, which have meant so much for Citigroup, for our industry, and for the global marketplace. We congratulate Mr. Wriston for this honor and thank him for being a true financial services pioneer.” For a link to the White House press release on the award recipients, visit www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/06/20040618-13.html. # # # Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company which has 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.