Richard Boucher Quotes

"Clearly having Milosevic face international justice for international crimes remains a top priority for the international community."

"North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons is a matter of great concern to the entire international community, and especially to countries in the region, all of whom are interested in participating directly in the talks."

"We are discussing the circumstances of their detention with Colombian authorities, but do not have any additional information to provide at this time."

"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."

"We reject any criticism, any allegations that our human rights efforts have diminished."

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

"But what also matters to us is the degree of cooperation we get, the degree of transparency we get, and the degree of commitment we get towards avoiding a repetition."

"There is no logic to supporting the King. He has done a travesty to democracy."

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

"complained about inadequate access to him to prepare his defense, and lack of transparency in his trial."

"We call upon the government to disavow the statements made by the military to ensure that elections are free and fair."

"It's very, very important to continue moving toward open elections, clean elections, next year. The secretary made that quite clear."

"At this point, what the secretary is talking to them about is the environment."

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

"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."

"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,"

"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."

"Anyone with information on this attack is encouraged to contact local law enforcement, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, the nearest FBI office or the Diplomatic Security Service immediately."

"At the time, he was not prepared to provide any information. So certainly all of us who are concerned about the issues of missiles in North Korea...are looking for concrete action by the North Koreans, and are looking for clarification of what this means."