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[ON MARCH 16, 2001, QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. DELIVERED A COPY OF
THE FOLLOWING LETTER TO THE EDITORS OF THE DENVER POST AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS.]

Dear Editor:

It's time to set the record straight about two shareowner proposals on the
agenda at Qwest's May 2 annual meeting. The Securities and Exchange Commission
rules have previously prohibited us from commenting until now. We think that the
shareowner proposals should be rejected as they could hinder company growth and
reduce shareowner value.



One proposal asks the Qwest board to seek advance shareowner approval for
severance agreements with executive officers. This would restrict the board's
flexibility and speed in offering a competitive compensation package for top
talent. The other proposal asks that Qwest not count pension credits in
determining performance-based compensation. Qwest is acting consistently with
accounting rules and standards for public companies by including the pension
credits.

Qwest is an entrepreneurial growth company that pays its employees for serving
customers well, conserving cash and taking risks. We have invested billions to
raise service to its highest level in more than five years, and we pay millions
in taxes and spend millions more with suppliers. We also offer one of the best
retirement programs in American business.

Michael P. Tarpey
Qwest Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications