The idea of the force was to help create a secure and calm environment that will allow for reconstruction, delivery of humanitarian assistance, and as we try to strengthen Palestinian institutions -- including security, so that they can honor their commitments, as you've heard the secretary of state talk about reconstruction and rebuilding of institutions, ... And I thought the presence would also give us the space that we need to continue political and diplomatic discussions. |
The inquiry committee has ripped away the curtain, and shone a harsh light into the most unsightly corners of the organization, |
The international community has not forgotten you, you do have friends. |
The Iraqi people have made their decision and have approved the draft constitution, |
The Iraqi population showed incredible courage, going to vote in large numbers despite the security situation on the ground, |
The issue is not the acceptance, but the performance on the ground, |
The issue is not the acceptance, but the performance on the ground, ... So let the inspectors go in, and I urge the Iraqis to cooperate with them and to perform, and I think that is the real test we are waiting for. |
The lack of major gains here... would be a severe disappointment for poor people around the world yearning to lift themselves out of poverty. |
The leadership of Iraq continues to defy mandatory resolutions adopted by the Security Council, |
the leads that they have been given. |
The lean season in southern Africa traditionally starts in December and runs through March, but many people have already exhausted their food stocks, |
The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone. |
The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone. |
The mediator for the Palestinian-Israeli issue is the United States, ... and I support very fully their efforts and I encourage the parties to work energetically and constructively with them in search of a durable peace. |
The memo of understanding has strengthened ... It is the council, not a few critics, who will have the last word. |