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trusted to use its enormous political, economic and -- above all -- military power wisely and fairly.
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We discussed how it was necessary for all sides to move away from violence and incitement and to lift the siege as soon as possible to get economic activity restarted,
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In our response, we will have to take into account not only the perpetrators, but those who provide haven, support, inspiration -- financial and other assets -- to the perpetrators,
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Everybody knows what Iraqi President Saddam Hussein should be doing, and if he isn't doing it and shows no indication he's doing it, I think we can present a strong enough argument for the second resolution that we put down,
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I think that Prime Minister Sharon should give this serious consideration, as we get closer to the time of the summit, ... Face the Nation.
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