The Cuban government has not agreed to accept the return of such individuals, |
The Cuban government has not agreed to accept the return of such individuals. We will continue to work together on this issue. It is a long-standing problem. We haven't found a solution to it yet, but we're going to continue to work the issue. |
The fact of the matter is they pledged to lay down their arms when President Aristide resigned, and so we are holding them to their pledge, |
The first lady was expressing her personal views and it does not complicate, in any way, our efforts to promote and accelerate the Middle East peace process. Our position -- the administration's position -- on the issue of Jerusalem has not changed. |
The latest escalation of fighting in Chechnya is a negative development. Any resumption of general hostilities would further threaten stability in the entire north Caucasus region. |
The well was dynamited to destroy both the bodies and the well, |
They have the rights of refugees for a year. Our first priority is ... the refugees who have family members in the United States who want to take them in. Second, there may be Kosovar Albanian-Americans willing to take them in even if they're not family members. |
Time is rapidly running out, but we are still hoping to see a positive Libyan response to the U.S. and U.K. proposal, |
We are confident that the Bahamians will carefully consider any claims for protection consistent with international standards and ensure that no bona fide refugee is returned to Cuba. |
We are urging them to avoid large crowds and gatherings. |
We are urging them to exercise maximum restraint and to take swift action to calm the situation. |
We are, and remain, concerned about the situation. |
We believe that message will become increasingly clear to President (Slobodan) Milosevic in the days to come. |
We believe that message will become increasingly clear to President Milosevic in the days to come. |
We call on the government of Iran to ensure no harm comes to these individuals and to release them. |