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.

We will react swiftly and firmly to any statements or actions suggesting sympathy with Nazi-era policies, or that express racism, xenophobia or anti-Semitism.

We have no reason to think this is any way related to Deputy Secretary Talbott’s visit.

All I can say is that we are very disappointed.

We urge North Korea to recognize this practicality and to avoid exacerbating the situation by keeping its craft north of the line.

We are not encouraged.

The whole world sees Iraq responsible for the current crisis.

It’s hard to be optimistic. We are working as hard as we can.

The work on Iraq, the work on the Middle East peace process and on the Asian financial crisis continues with no effect.

Despite its claims that the people of Iraq are dying due to a lack of food and medicine, Saddam Hussein doesn’t hesitate to spend hundreds of millions of dollars for the entertainment of Baath Party...

he was subdued by force.

serious and intensive effort to try to make the key decisions necessary for us to put the peace process back on track.

The peace process is in trouble.

We have made clear that we believe that we already have the authority for a military strike, should such an option be chosen.

We’re not going to lose any sleep if Saddam Hussein suddenly isn’t their leader, from whatever reason. No tears will be shed.

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

sooner rather than later.

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

Secretary Albright had asked Ambassador Ross to travel to the region this week. Of course, she will be following the situation closely.

We welcome Ocalan’s arrest as an important step in the fight against global terrorism. The U.S. designated the PKK as a foreign terrorist organization under the 1996 Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

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

We dismissed those ridiculous numbers out of hand, … We are not going to pay compensation to confirm that they are living up to their obligations under this important nuclear agreement.

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...