not conclude … that Dr. Rugova is speaking and acting freely and openly.

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.

It’s part of the building of a stronger, deeper relationship between the United States and the Palestinian Authority.

Russia has found itself out of the mainstream.

The North Koreans have agreed to multiple site visits by a U.S. team to the underground site at Kumchang-ni.

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

In order to move forward to military action, it needs to be clear that Serbs are to blame

We think both sides need to understand that there is not that much time left for a negotiated solution which can give the legitimate rights to the people of Kosovo and protect the national interests...

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.

The Russians understand the importance of maintaining a broad-based relationship with the United States. They are going to continue working with us on a wide variety of issues.

We’re not promising to bring it about. What we’re saying is we’re going to intensify our work. Right now, we’re focused on providing political support for the opposition. And Congress has given us the authority...

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,’

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.