Richard Boucher Quotes

"We do look forward to a step-by-step process where we can see changes in North Korean behavior and where we can improve the relationship with North Korea,"

"Our belief is in democracy. The Hong Kong people and the Hong Kong government need to start addressing this issue."

"We'll look at the letter, but that's all it is. Iraq has no choice but to comply with the resolution's terms. Iraq's letter is one of the requirements. The next ones are full disclosure and active cooperation with the inspectors."

"The worldwide caution we put out on June 22 does indicate that posts may temporarily suspend operations or close to the public in response to threat information, security concerns or simply to review security postures."

"We've had very productive meetings regarding military cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the event of military action against Iraq."

"Obviously, any punitive measures against her would call into question Cambodia's commitment to fight human trafficking."

"That makes it important to keep their channels of direct communication open."

"U.S. diplomatic efforts are being coordinated with the international community in order to help diffuse tension between India and Pakistan. The crisis, though showing signs of abating, is not yet over."

"The United States will ensure that responses to this reward notice will be kept in strict confidence, ... Individuals providing information leading to the arrest or conviction of those responsible for the attack on the USS Cole may be eligible for protection of their identities and relocation with their families to the United States."

"The international community has made quite clear they want to see the North Korean missile program curbed. The Russians share that desire and we'll be talking to them about how to do it, as well as talking to the allies."

"His dedication to the mission of the courier service was unmatched, and he was clearly an asset to the Department of State and the U.S. government."

"We're very disappointed that Pakistan has taken another turn away from democracy rather than as we had hoped a step towards democracy,"

"We believe it's a very important and necessary step toward resolving the crisis in Macedonia."

"It's long been our position that cooperation between members of the Colombian armed forces and the paramilitary groups is unacceptable, and we welcome this decision by the courts,"

"It's long been our position that cooperation between members of the Colombian armed forces and the paramilitary groups is unacceptable, and we welcome this decision by the courts."

"Both the U.S. and Chinese sides noted that our cooperation on this issue reflects strengthened U.S.-China relations and the desire of leaders on both sides to continue to deepen and expand our relationship."

"It's a big border and bad guys try to come across. The question is what we, in cooperation with the Canadian government, can do to make both our countries safer."

"The determination is there, ... The effort has certainly not slackened in any way. And I think the parties wouldn't be here -- we wouldn't be here -- if we didn't think there was some potential."

"We are looking to get a good agreement -- one that can stand the test of time."

"We'll have to work out mechanisms in the agreement -- work out a framework in the resolution or some other mechanism, ... So that these states are allowed to continue to do what they need to do vis-a-vis their trade with Iraq, and particularly in civilian goods for the people of Iraq."