James Rubin Quotes (152 Quotes)

These actions taken as a whole are contrary to the direction that China has been urged to take by the world,

We believe the Mexican military is vigorously investigating, prosecuting and punishing corruption.

The air campaign will continue, and we will continue to make diplomatic efforts with our G-8 colleagues toward a peaceful resolution of this conflict.

Secretary Albright asked the State Department's senior human rights officer to undertake the mission to further develop the administration's understanding of the dimensions of the conflict in Kosovo and to emphasize U. S. support for proponents of democracy as well as victims of human rights abuse in the region.

The government's failure to provide equal protection to all of its citizens and its refusal to implement court orders have grave implications for the rule of law in Zimbabwe.

Attacks directed against the civilian population, the summary execution of detained persons and wanton destruction or devastation not justified by military necessity are war crimes under international law.

We have been deeply outraged by both the massacres at Racak and by Belgrade's confrontational and destructive response to the justifiable international anger,

Albright will be explaining to the Chinese and to Zhu Rongji specifically that if he and the Chinese want their trip to the United States to be a success, that it's got to go beyond economic issues, ... The nature of the U.S.-China relationship is broader than simply a question of WTO.

We are obviously engaged in a serious discussion with (Pakistanis) about their security in the aftermath of this decision by India to test, and how our relationship with them could be enhanced.

The kind of heavy-handed intimidation by the Serb police is emblematic of the repressive nature of (Yugoslav President) Slobodan Milosevic's regime in Kosovo, which sparked the current crisis.

They are specifically contrary to internationally recognized human rights standards, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which China has signed.

The ball is not in the Palestinian court. The ball is in the court of the Israelis to try to work with the Palestinians and work with us to come to a second 'yes,'

concerned over the lack of due process in military trials of civilians accused of terrorism in Peru.

If we had the Kosovo Albanians agreed, that would change the situation fundamentally, because then we would be in a position to use the very real prospect of NATO military action to concentrate the minds of the Serbs.

With respect to the security work plan we believe that the Palestinians have met their responsibilities. There are other issues that we're aware of that we're working on.

is allowed to go free without facing charges, it would be a blow to the international fight against terrorism.

It was an illegal abduction of men in a noncombatant status. We insist they be treated humanely, and we hold Belgrade responsible for their safety.

We have urged both sides to exercise restraint and to avoid inflammatory actions that would heighten tensions and fuel a missile arms race. Missile tests would not be helpful to efforts to reduce tensions and build confidence through dialogue in South Asia.

We have been in touch with both sides, and it is our view they should continue to stay engaged to see if they can make progress.

Clearly, we would not be in a position to carry on business as usual with Pakistani authorities consistent with our laws,

If Libya were to do that, then Libya would be complying, and the families and the United States that have sought justice would be getting the justice that has been denied so long.

We recognize there are a lot of events that are converging at this very moment, but we don't see them as linked and we don't see them as a crisis. We see them as hurdles that we obviously will need to overcome.

The U.S. will have satisfactory access to the site in order to remove fully our concerns about the nature of the site and the activities of the site.

We are urging them to exercise caution, number one. And number two, that they limit unnecessary movement outside of their residences,

If the Serbs fail to sign this agreement and the Kosovar Albanians do and the deadline expires, the Serbs will be subject to NATO air attacks,

We have no illusions about China's desire to acquire sensitive information and technology for military uses by many different means. It is absolutely not true that we downplayed any evidence of this. We took the issue seriously, as our actions demonstrate.

The procedural hurdle that emerged yesterday has been overcome and we are proceeding apace.

The ministers are in intensive discussions with Milutinovic and with the Kosovar Albanians. If we aren't able to reach an agreement, we will say so and explain why.

The situation in Kosovo is quite troubling, extremely dangerous. We believe the Yugoslav National Army has been engaged in a firefight along the Albanian border with myriad deaths involved.

a comprehensive approach to the complex factors that have sustained the growth of the narcotics industry and its associated ills in Colombia for generations.

The purpose of these broadcasts is not to beam anti-government propaganda into Iran. Rather, this new service would provide more detailed, factual reporting on political, social and foreign policy issues affecting Iran.

The idea is direct engagement.

would be to develop a coordinated common approach to this grave situation.

Our position is clear. Milosevic must halt the offensive against the Kosovar Albanians, withdraw his forces and embrace a settlement based on the Rambouillet framework.

We come at this problem of Iraqi compliance with a high degree of skepticism about their (Iraq's) intentions.

It sounds like an initiative that merits consideration.

These are in a sense Milosevic's hostages. He's refusing to allow the basic rules of the road to be implemented. That is, that international relief agencies get access to them so that they can help them provide the bare minimum.

We're talking about many, many hundreds of pieces of equipment over the limits in the armor-combat-vehicle category.

The goal is to shine the international spotlight directly on China's human rights practices.

The permanent status talks haven't begun. They're scheduled to end in a year. These are excruciating issues that are going to take a long time to negotiate. That is why I characterize the peace process in dire straits.

We have no illusions about China an d will continue to operate with the expectation that China, like many other countries, will seek to acquire sensitive information and technology for military uses.

We have urged the government of Peru, ... to try Lori Berenson in a civilian court with full due process so that her guilt or innocence can be proven.

the timetable for the ... grave situation we're in today.

If the Freedom Party becomes part of the government, we call upon the party to continue the tradition of Austrian support for human rights and equal rights for minorities,

Our focus is on deeds and not so much words and personalities.

Court opinions, in our view, are not going to change our policy ... and we have made clear that we are intrigued and encouraged, not only by the election of President Khatami, but by the statements that he has made in public.

We do not consider this problem resolved. On the contrary, we continue to consult with NATO allies about next steps.

We certainly see no reason why diplomats and journalists who have complied with the court-stated procedures for entering the courtroom should be arbitrarily prevented from doing so.

It will take time for us to determine if there has, indeed, been a change in that policy. We are not yet able to say that such a change has occurred.

Frankly, we want to talk with Chairman Arafat about that schedule and what is possible, and thus take stock for us in trying to assess how realistic it is to make that schedule that's been laid out.