NEW YORK -- IOC president Jacques Rogge believes a war in Iraq would not affect the 2004 Olympics or New York City's bid to host the 2012 Games.

Rogge, speaking Thursday at the World Congress of Sports, said Athens has no plans yet to change its security for the Olympics. Athens organizers have $600 million budgeted for security.

Although FIFA was forced to cancel the World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates this month because of the threat of war, Rogge said it's too early to talk about the possible effect a conflict would have on the Athens Games.

"It's still 17 months away," he said.

Rogge also doesn't believe U.S. politics will have any bearing on the New York bid.

"I'm adamant. We are dealing with a sports issue," he said. "We are dealing with an organizing committee. Furthermore, if there might be any reservation, the vote is in July of 2005. That's still a long way.

"I think the best proof is in the elections within the International Olympic Committee. American candidates have been easily elected. There is no anti-American sentiment in the IOC. (It is) still the No. 1 country in the summer sports in terms of medals. ... We know what we owe to the United States."

Rogge visited City Hall to discuss New York's Olympic bid with Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff and Jay Kriegel, the executive director of NYC2012.

Rogge also met with acting USOC president Bill Martin to talk about the turmoil within the organization. Former USOC chief executive Lloyd Ward resigned last month, and seven other top officials also have quit.

But the IOC will not help the USOC resolve its issues.

"I'm confident that a solution will be found for the USOC," Rogge said. "I would hope that things would be finalized by the fall of this year."