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...

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

The secretary is always hopeful but thinks significant gaps remain between the Israeli and Palestinian positions. She will work to overcome those gaps but at this time has no reason to believe we’re in a...

the timetable for the … grave situation we’re in today.

It is our hope that this mandate will set Iran on a course towards a more constructive and a new role in the region, one which eventually leads to Iran’s full political and economic reintegration...

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.

She continues to consult with both sides. But she’s not in a negotiating mode.

Secretary Albright just got off the phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu and they agreed to meet here in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ways in which we can overcome remaining differences

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

But we have made clear, while we recognize the territorial integrity of Iraq, that we think it’s important and appropriate for us to meet with … Kurdish officials in northern Iraq, and we will continue...

The problems between the two parties are complex, they are deeply entrenched and they will not be solved by one trip.

is not getting any better.

I can’t say we are arriving in Syria optimistic that we will get the answers that are necessary.

will meet with Serb and Kosovo Albanian leaders and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and will visit sites in the Kosovo countryside where alleged human rights violations have occurred.

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

No formal charges have been made, but the authorities have advised that he is presently under investigation for violation of Article 276 of the Russian criminal code, which pertains to espionage.

making excuses. Why don’t they let the inspectors do their job? Stop making excuses, stop trying to politicize the operation, stop trying to pick the inspectors.

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,

We hope that as a result of the kind of meeting we’re trying to arrange, that the various permanent members of the council can bring to bear some leverage and turn this process around before...

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 are committed to fight terrorism here and in every country in the world, and unfortunately again, Fidel Castro is wrong.

We conveyed our strong views to officials in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs today in Beijing and urged the authorities to release Xu immediately.

We do not recognize Kosovo’s parliament as an official political institution. But we do recognize the right of free assembly, and that this was engaging in the right of free assembly.

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

Iraq has not changed its stripes … can find no grounds for optimism.

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,

There are some extremists, and the U.S. is going to step up its effort to enforce security along the border and enforce security in the U.S. sector. And there may be some problems, but I...

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...

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...

Draskovic’s ouster is a sign of complete contempt by President Milosevic for those who speak the truth.

We condemn this violence. We condemn this terrorist action, … We extend our condolences to families of the victims.

My client is entitled to a presumption of innocence at this point.

The more this campaign (against Kosovars) goes on,

They both agreed that the peoples of the region would be better off it these kinds of activities were not supported and did not take place.

Humanitarian suffering and destruction could well exceed that of the 1998 offensive.

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.

Essentially she has been arguing that Iraq’s initial step — this famous two-part letter — is unacceptable because it’s not an unconditional climbdown.

guarantee the safe return of the refugees and the safety of all the people of Kosovo.

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...

We think it’s appropriate to have ambassadors (there) to try to work with the governments involved, so that the decisions they take in the coming days and weeks will turn around the troublesome, dangerous trend...

We are concerned that they have (and) are repairing and rebuilding some facilities that could be used for that.

Clearly, there are grave dangers ahead if the peace process is not put back on track.

people in the region would be better off if these kind of activities did not take place.

It’s not over until it’s over, and they (U.S. negotiators) are not packing their bags to go to Geneva at this point.

We applaud (Colombia’s) strategy as an ambitious, but realistic package of mutually reinforcing policies. The U.S. government will carefully review Colombia’s request for international assistance, and, in consultation with the Congress, develop proposals on how...

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

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

We believe NATO’s guns should remain cocked and NATO’s military commander should remain in a position to act.

We do not anticipate any changes in our relations. We view this as shuffling deck chairs.

[State Department spokesman James Rubin told CNN, referring to the plane crash, that there are] no specific reasons to believe it’s related to terrorism. … investigating everything they can.