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    They report that the conditions of detention are fine and that the people are in good health.


    The U.S. supports the stability and sovereignty of a democratic Georgia and is committed to helping the Georgian people emerge from this crisis.

    We are concerned about the violence and particularly regret the loss of life. But the parties themselves have committed a serious effort and are committed to a serious effort at the negotiating table.

    has eroded Russia's reputation as a place to do business and eroded confidence in Russia's legal and judicial institutions.


    At the same time, we think it would not be helpful to expel him because it would just give him another stage to play on.

    It's a big border and bad guys try to come across. The question is what we, in cooperation with the Canadian government, can do to make both our countries safer.

    We've made it clear to China on numerous occasions and at very senior levels that the war on terrorism must not be misused to repress legitimate political grievances or dissent.

    We're going to be here in a very significant way for a long time to come... we know that the only way to make this region stable is to have Afghanistan succeed in the long term.

    We're not going to provide any quid pro quos for North Korea to live up to its existing obligations. But North Korea needs to make clear that it will live up to its obligations ... and we are willing to talk about how North Korea can do that.

    Some areas that spring to mind are agriculture, democracy building, disaster relief, education, and science and technology.

    They're free to say what they want when they're no longer in government. So we expect people to have views and express their views.

    We've looked over time for a number of things, practical steps by the parties to defuse tension. We've looked for a dialogue between them, if possible, to resolve the issues.

    The General Assembly will enter into a discussion starting October 1 on the subject of terrorism. Cowen intends to make sure the Security Council takes up its responsibilities against terrorism.


    We've been very clear about the human rights situation there, been very factual about it, but unfortunately the facts are not pretty.

    Journalism is often a dangerous profession. Today, we take this opportunity to express solidarity with the brave journalists who risk their lives to inform the public and express their views.

    We are particularly concerned by the charge of terrorism in this case, given the apparent lack of evidence and due process.

    The secretary will meet with Israeli officials and the new Palestinian leadership to discuss how, during this period of transition, we can move forward toward peace and realize the shared goals of the president's vision of two states living side by side in peace and security.

    The success of US policy in South and Central Asia is critically important to our national interests.

    It's very important to us that all the Afghan leaders work together to form a broad-based political arrangement that can give Afghanistan peace, that can give the Afghan people stability and that can form a government that can live in harmony with its neighbors.

    He has a chance to play a positive role, to demonstrate some sincerity by releasing the U.N. detainees, by ordering a cease-fire, by reopening the channels of communication to discuss a genuine and credible peace process for Sierra Leone,

    Without saying something particular about these ideas, I think we've always felt introducing other elements that divert attention from that focus don't really move the situation forward.

    Our concerns are with sales of advanced conventional weaponry or sensitive technologies assistance to programs like the nuclear area where Iran obviously has nuclear ambitions, and we don't think that cooperation with Iran in that sphere is well-advised.

    The 34 million that we have for the U. N. Population Fund, with the approval of Congress, will be spent on population programs under the U. S. Agency for International Development's Child Survival and Health Program Fund.

    We're very disappointed that Pakistan has taken another turn away from democracy rather than as we had hoped a step towards democracy,

    just a recognition of the reality of decision-making and the state of play in the government of Israel.

    Carrying the interview would be confusing to the millions of listeners to what is essentially a U.S. government broadcast, paid for by the U.S. government.


    There is no logic to supporting the King. He has done a travesty to democracy.

    We certainly agree with the decision ... that the last round was marked by significant fraud and that it therefore can't be upheld as a fair result,


    At this point we are waiting for the final approval from the Saudi government. We will keep in touch with them. We think this can be worked out.

    There were people who argued, well, these two ideologies are too different, they'll never get together. The secretary made clear that we thought they were bound by a common hatred. That is what brought them together, ... I think that's really what you have bin Laden confirming today in this tape.

    Indonesia's vice president told reporters this week that foreign military and aid groups can leave ... was intended as an estimate about how long the military part of the operation might be necessary.

    We are seeking resolution that can obtain maximum support while making clear the council stands by the requirement to disarm immediately.

    We will support the Italian government's efforts to combat terrorism and bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.

    We condemn the horrible terrorist attacks in Israel in the strongest terms,

    And in situations where Americans are victims of crime, we do follow those cases very closely as the Mexican authorities try to arrest and prosecute those who are responsible.

    Along with the 12 existing international terrorism conventions and protocols, the Nuclear Terrorism Convention will strengthen the international legal framework to combat terrorism. The convention will provide a legal basis for international cooperation in the investigation, prosecution, and extradition of those who commit terrorist acts involving radioactive material or a nuclear device,

    The policy toward Iran has not changed. We have serious concerns with Iran in a number of areas. We're prepared to address those concerns in different channels at different times but the policy toward Iran has not changed.

    look into the circumstances of the procurement effort by the Iraqis, the nature of the equipment, (and) what transfers did or did not occur.

    The Iraqis have been able to put into place the kind of monitoring and control systems that are necessary

    I have been very careful to say we really don't know who committed this murder at this point, but we do know what effect the Syrian presence in Lebanon has,

    The Commission on Human Rights has a serious responsibility to support people who have been deprived of their fundamental freedoms. When the commission fails to examine certain human rights situations, it sends the wrong signal to those struggling daily to fight for freedom.

    We've made clear that we would like to see all these people released and able to return home.

    expanding economic opportunity and democracy (and) respect for the rule of law.

    that they are indeed raising these issues of the importance of getting back to the six-party talks.

    expressed appreciation for the tremendous effort China has put into this matter.

    I had a limited amount of time in Nepal. The question before us was how best to spend my time and I wanted to see the political parties, I wanted to see the political leaders, I wanted to see the people in whose hands decisions of the future of this country now rest.


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