Lou Fintor Quotes (9 Quotes)

Although there is generally no such direct contact, we retain the option of using a variety of communications channels and given the urgency of this situation we deemed direct contact to be the most appropriate channel, ... There is no political angle.

We understand the sensitivity of this case and urge everyone to remain calm and resist efforts to exploit the situation.

our understanding that this American citizen is no longer in Afghanistan.

We will continue consultations with friends and allies in light of this latest move from the North Korean regime,

The ambassador and his party are safe and have been accounted for. They were not in any danger.

We urge the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) not to restart its frozen nuclear facilities, including the five-megawatt reactor.

North Korea's action today, disputing arrangements for IAEA monitoring of the spent fuel rods, raises further serious concerns and belies North Korea's announced justification to produce electricity.

Let me underscore that the U. S. will not enter into dialogue in response to threats or broken commitments and we will not bargain or offer inducement for North Korea to live up to the treaties and commitments it has signed.

an immediate and full investigation into the circumstances of this death.