They need to go out of their way to prove through whatever possible means that they have no weapons of mass destruction. |
This agreement is an important step towards satisfying India's growing need for energy, including nuclear technology and fuel, as an engine for development. |
This is clearly a key in our fight to control proliferation ... to protect ourselves from nuclear terrorists, |
This is simply a new phase of diplomacy, an extension of diplomatic efforts to find a solution. |
This situation is critical - not a crisis - and there is no imminent threat. |
to fulfill its verification responsibilities in a credible manner. |
Too often, the Security Council's engagement is inadequate, selective, or after the fact. |
Unfortunately the picture is still hazy and not very clear as to the scope of the program and the nature of the program. |
up to the (U.N.) Security Council, up to the members of the agency to take whatever measures to bring back North Korea into compliance with their non-proliferation obligation. |
Verification and diplomacy, used in conjunction, can be effective, |
We are coming to the litmus test in the next few weeks. Diplomacy is not just talking. Diplomacy has to be backed by pressure and, in extreme cases, by force. |
We are concerned from what we see in the newspaper, that there are some seals which have [been] tampered [with]; there are radioactive sources that have been stolen. We do not know where they are, we do not know the impact on the civilian population, we do not know whether nuclear materials under safeguard have been looted, |
We are going through many of the issues, outstanding disarmament issues. The Iraqi side is providing explanation on some of the issues ... We are discussing, but we have to wait until tomorrow. |
We are inching forward with the inspections, but we need more time, at least a few months. |
We are moving in the right direction. |