Richard Boucher Quotes

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

"The president's back, we have been working very hard in his absence, and we look forward to his determination, his energy, and his seriousness in carrying the ball and moving forward from here."

"We have plenty of warnings for American citizens around the world, and it's just advice to people to tell them what to expect. And governments do that because they have an obligation to their own citizens."

"I'd have to say these people who we're sending out will conduct assessments, provide advice, help people get organized,"

"We would certainly look to them (the Indian government) to finish their investigation and then consider what action might be appropriate."

"There's no question that the requirement is on Arafat right now to take strong and irreversible action, ... reviewing what our policy, what the next steps ought to be."

"We didn't think it was right, ... We didn't think that the American taxpayer, the Voice of America, should be broadcasting the voice of the Taliban."

"We didn't think it was right. We didn't think that the American taxpayer, the Voice of America, should be broadcasting the voice of the Taliban."

"encouraged and pleased to see that the countries of Latin America stood up for human rights and democracy in their own region, especially with regard to Cuba."

"Everybody is aware that we almost came to an end without an agreement the other night, ... It's not jovial. It's not acrimonious. I think a serious mood is the best way to describe it."

"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."

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

"noted that President Bush has consistently pursued a diplomatic approach, despite North Korean threats and steps in the wrong direction."

"Experience has shown that the commission works best when the U.S. is a full, voting member,"

"We think such a position conveys on him certain responsibilities -- to exercise restraint where he has influence to prevent any further escalatory violence."

"We think such a position conveys on him certain responsibilities -- to exercise restraint where he has influence to prevent any further escalatory violence,"

"Reports being compiled paint a very disturbing picture of the events and the government of Uzbekistan's reaction to them,"

"Reports being compiled paint a very disturbing picture of the events and the government of Uzbekistan's reaction to them."

"Events during the last year again demonstrated the crucial role the press plays to advance the struggle for freedom,"

"They had good, extensive discussions of Iraq's refusal to disarm and the council's response to deal with this danger. They discussed various ideas about resolution including possible changes in text."