A nuclear-armed Iran would represent a direct threat to U.S. forces and allies in the region, the greater Middle East, Europe and Asia, and eventually to the United States itself. At a minimum, it could seek to use nuclear weapons as a powerful tool of intimidation and blackmail. |
In terms of the status of the civil nuclear co-operation agreement with India, I think both governments continue to believe that this is a very important arrangement for the future. We have made some progress, but we have more progress that needs to be made. |
Iran is actively pursuing nuclear weapons capability and, if successful, the weapons could embolden the leadership in Tehran to advance its aggressive ambitions in and outside of the region, both directly and through the terrorists it supports. |
It's a very family oriented program. Coach Brown is down to earth and humble. I'm real excited for the opportunity to play there. |
Pakistan does not have the same energy requirements, of course, that India does. |
Reorganizations are never easy. They inevitably mean change. The reorganization ... was essential to better position us to further the president's strategy against WMD proliferation and (Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's) emphasis on transformational diplomacy. |
that together lead to the conclusion Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons capability. |
The Europeans are solidly with us. Japan and Australia are with us. But most importantly, India has voted twice with the United States and the IAEA against Iran. And now Russia and China have done so. |
The U.A.E. is a key partner in the war on terror. It does provide outstanding support to U.S. and coalition forces, air forces and naval forces, in their operation involving Iraq. It also provides vital military and political support to our efforts in Afghanistan, as well as humanitarian support in both Iraq and Afghanistan. |
The United Arab Emirates today is a good friend and a good ally. After the events of 9/11, the government of the U.A.E. made a strategic decision to be on the right side of the issue and has cooperated with us very, very extensively on the war on terrorism and anti-proliferation. |
These measures are necessary for our defense and the defense of our friends and allies. |
This has been the biggest, most exciting and vigorous tasting yet. The results will send out all sorts of invaluable messages to wine producers across the Cape. |
We are taking a number of new steps - defensive measures - that are intended to provide protection against all aspects of the North Korean proliferation threat. |
We are very close to that point of no return. |
We are very close to that point of no return. And I think that's a view that is shared by many others. |