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POWER OF ATTORNEY

FORMS 3, 4 AND 5

I, Hector I. Erezuma, an officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company
(the "Company"), do hereby appoint Andrew D. Hendry, Nina D. Gillman,
Joyce M. McCarthy and J. Thomas Yust, severally, as my true and lawful
attorneys with the power to execute and file on my behalf and in my
place and stead,as I myself could do if I were personally present,
any Form 3, 4 or 5 to be filed by me pursuant to Section 16(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with my ownership,
either directly or indirectly, or any change therein, of securities
of the Company.

This Power of Attorney shall remain in force and effect for
as long as I continue to be an officer of the Company or until earlier
revoked by me in writing and shall not otherwise be affected by my
subsequent disability or incompetence.

In witness whereof, I have signed this instrument
on October 10, 2005.



Signature:  /s/ Hector I. Erezuma
Print Name:    Hector I. Erezuma


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