[But oh, the talk was tough.] If Saddam refuses to accept full access for U.N. inspectors, … we are prepared to use military force… If diplomacy fails, we will deliver a serious blow.

No doubt the president will take the opportunity to try to talk to him about working together on some things this fall.

The (Colombian) government’s ambitious eradication campaign, to date, has met with heavy resistance from traffickers and armed insurgents,

Chairman Arafat is coming on Thursday and we will see how this progresses, … We are dealing with very, very serious issues now, and they take time, and they take very careful work. … I...

For several years now, Afghanistan and Burma have been world headquarters for the heroin business, … This past year they retained that deadly dishonor.

Some really earthshaking decisions are being made, which is why it is difficult, … And these are really decisions between war and peace and life and death.

I am not prepared to go shuttling back and forth, … I think that in contrast to other periods of American history, there are an awful lot of other issues that need tending.

They are basically not engaging at all on a crucial portion of the agreement, the military portion, … I have made it clear that half a deal is no deal.

The status quo is not acceptable, … We need more resources to support our people, operations and programs. These are investments that will pay large dividends rapidly.

It is very important for there to be preservation of the cultural and the religious special character of Tibet, … What we urged was a dialogue with the Dalai Lama.

We welcome the European Union’s intention to assume the lion’s share of the financial burden and, given the U.S. role in the military campaign, this is an appropriate division of labor,

And I think Michael and I ought to go out there and be a tag team.

do everything possible to keep the economic reform rolling.

Everyone with a stake in peace must do their part.

[Responding to comments from Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, who called the weapons inspection agreement with Iraq] appeasement, … in no way has the U.S. given anything away.

The issue of the Palestinian state, as we have said many, many times, is not an issue that is going to be declared unilaterally or be strengthened by various symbols,

There’s an incredible amount of work to be done, both in the military-to-military context and on the diplomatic front, and we’re going to take this one step at a time and keep a clear vision,

We are allies. We have responsibilities to each other. That’s why our troops have been here with Italy’s permission for so many years,

While there might be an instant gratification to do something about an attack on us, we have to be absolutely sure we have the facts straight, … Meet the Press.

I am very glad we had the meeting,

Those coming home tomorrow represent, I believe, the very best of America, … They were typical of the extraordinary people who protect our interests and promote our values in American diplomatic outposts around the world....

There’s absolutely no proof that there is a connection,

[Saluting Peres’ vision of a Middle East] where borders are open, governments cooperate … and religious freedom reigns, … to find common ground on the most difficult issues.

It is now for us, the living, to rededicate ourselves to his cause, … so that all the children of the Middle East will know a future free from violence and terror, enriched by prosperity...

If the issues are resolved, … President Clinton is prepared to invite the parties to launch accelerated final status negotiations.

The unexpectedly large response has made it difficult for the board to give proper consideration to all the individuals during the short time before the proxy statement must be distributed later this month.

we cannot give in to terror.

if it makes sense.

He got elected on a very strong mandate for peace, and that is what he is working on.

This country must not slide into the abyss of a devastating civil war again. The stability of West Africa is too important to permit a return to the power struggles of recent years.

I bring you very warm personal greetings from President Clinton, and he is very much looking forward to his visit in June,

Our meeting sends the message that the world community is united not just in outrage and dismay but in action,

we cannot forget what is not right.

deficits of this magnitude create serious political problems back home, particularly when American industrial, agricultural and service exports face significant market barriers here.

This is a special time because of a lot of people traveling, so we thought that it was important. There are threats, and so that’s why we think that is responsible.

No proof, no connection.

We’re going to review what has happened here in the last couple of days, and then think about how to move forward,

If the Serbs are responsible for the fact that the talks fail, then it will be Serb targets that are hit,

possible attempt by Belgrade to oust his government.

We have never had a fight with the Serbian people.

For the Israelis, this means withdrawing their forces to positions prior to the onset of the crisis, ending the economic restrictions against Palestinians and restraining their use of force,

These are unlikely subjects for a one-day miracle, … but the stakes are high and we are determined to seek common ground. Success would make both our countries safer.

Negotiations are the only route

A plan that is nothing but a way to drive trucks through loopholes is unacceptable to the United States,

I think the important part is to focus on what has to be done, which is to get the international community with the Bosnians to work on economic reconstruction,

accepting the terms of the military, technical agreement and by abiding by it.

I have not yet made a final decision as to whether to go Lebanon or not. I do understand the importance of the Lebanese track,

I don’t think we should be pushing Americans to break the law, … I do think that it is a dangerous place, but I do not believe it should be illegal for Americans to go...

As I have said, as President Clinton has said, he is prepared to have such a summit, but we have to make sure that the conditions are right, … extraordinarily complex.

But we also know that if countries demand unrealistic and premature measures, they will harm the NPT and set back everyone’s cause,