[A chemistry major at Tennessee State University asked why the United States was not trying to overthrow Hussein.] I know that you are a chemistry student, ... but ultimately biology will work and he will disappear. |
[Albright met with Abdullah on Thursday.] I wanted to stop here in order to make very clear that the U.S. stands with Jordan, ... The relationship between the United States and Jordan has been a long one. |
[But oh, the talk was tough.] If Saddam refuses to accept full access for U.N. inspectors, ... we are prepared to use military force... If diplomacy fails, we will deliver a serious blow. |
[Responding to comments from Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, who called the weapons inspection agreement with Iraq] appeasement, ... in no way has the U.S. given anything away. |
[Saluting Peres' vision of a Middle East] where borders are open, governments cooperate ... and religious freedom reigns, ... to find common ground on the most difficult issues. |
A congressional debate now . . . would complicate our efforts |
A great task has been completed and an even larger one remains, |
A plan that is nothing but a way to drive trucks through loopholes is unacceptable to the United States, |
a range of regional and bilateral issues. |
a very difficult set of negotiations. |
a very strong endorsement... of the basic objectives established (by the 19-nation NATO alliance) ... to stop the repression in Kosovo. |
A vote at any time to oppose an authorization (of troops) would be seen by both sides (in Kosovo) as a green light to resume fighting, |
accepting the terms of the military, technical agreement and by abiding by it. |
All we're trying to do is find the path to peace. |
Although a year has past ... our mourning for those who died, Americans and Africans, has not diminished, ... We miss them still and rage against their loss. |