The problem has clearly not been solved and the problem is widespread. We and the Iraqi government continue to have concern about the way prisoners are treated in Iraqi facilities and in facilities nominally under the control of the Iraqi government. |
The proof will be in the pudding. Let's see what happens. |
The purpose of this visit is to work with all parties to seek to capitalize on the opportunity we have with a new Palestinian government to move forward |
The Russians, I think, clearly delivered a message consistent with the Quartet aims and the Quartet statement. |
The secretary and Foreign Secretary Straw noted, our message to the Iraqi political leadership is: Let's hurry up and form a government because there's a political vacuum that is necessary to seal in order to address the sectarian violence. |
The secretary and the State Department believe that questions of the committee should be answered. Secretary Powell is answering requests for information, the way that we do, the way that any American citizen does. |
The secretary did not misspeak. The secretary knows exactly what he was talking about. And there should be, I think, no question in our mind of casting doubt or walking it back. |
The signs are positive, are good, that there will be broad participation, that the results will reflect the views and the will of the Iraqi people, and that there will be a firm basis for moving forward on the next step, which is an election, another nationwide election on 15 December. And the infrastructure of democracy is growing, is strong. |
The two Americans in the Philippines will be returning to the United States. As far as their situation here, I'd refer you to U.S. law enforcement authorities. |
The United State and Bangladesh work closely together in the fight against terror. This arrest is a sign of the fruits of that cooperation. |
The United States ... reiterates this message in the strongest possible terms. |
The United States and NATO are committed to supporting democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Iraq. |
The United States calls on the government of Iran to allow freedom of religion for all Iranians, and to ensure the right to freedom of speech and expression for all its citizens, without fear of discrimination, intimidation or imprisonment. |
The United States does not support Taiwan independence and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo by either Taiwan or Beijing. |
The United States encourages the government of Tunisia to continue to take further actions consistent with its declared intentions to engage in greater democratic reform. |