I would say that Pat Robertson is a private citizen and that his views do not represent the policy of the United States, ... inappropriate. |
I would say that these elections really mark a historic departure for Egypt. |
I would say, again, this is the normal, this is the course of diplomacy. |
I would think that people around the world would take the comments for what they are. They are the expression of one citizen. |
I wouldn't count it as a possibility. |
I'd expect in the coming days we would also be in further contact with them on this issue to get them back to the table. |
I'm not going to comment any further than that, but I think it would be a little bit more restrictive than that. |
I'm not here to play judge about whether or not he was quoted accurately, |
I'm not sure what version of events has come out from the Venezuelan government, |
I've stated many times before, the United States is prepared to work with any government in the region: left of center, center, right of center. Our issue is with states that don't govern in a democratic manner. |
If a new Palestinian government does not meet the requirements as laid out by the international community, then I think there certainly will be reaction from the international community concerning assistance to that new government. |
If Chairman Arafat is going to be a leader, it's time to step up. |
If followed through (they) would take Iran in just the opposite direction that this world is calling on them to go. |
If Iran takes any further enrichment-related steps, the international community will have to consider additional measures to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions. |
If it is next week, we will be prepared and ready to roll up our sleeves and work to make progress in these discussions. |