"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."

"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."

"in doing that, there may be economic costs, there may be economic consequences. And we are prepared to help Turkey, as [a] friend and an ally, with those economic costs and consequences."

"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."

"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,"

"This development can strengthen cooperation between the United States and China to achieve our common objective of preventing the spread of ballistic missiles that threaten regional and international security."

"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."

"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."

"funds for family planning and reproductive health will be spent through U.S. Agency for International Development programs and not through the U.N. Population Fund."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"Those are all things that they themselves have made commitments on. And as long as these things are not resolved, they're issues of concern to us."

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

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

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

"Verification and transparency are going to be very, very important to us. We're looking for compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency rules and safeguards in that respect."

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

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

"There were numerous, reliable accounts of irregularities in today's voting. The world is watching these elections and the response of the authorities in Belgrade very closely."

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

"The $34 million that we have for the U.N. Population Fund, with the approval of Congress, will be spent on population programs under [the U.S. Agency for International Development's] Child Survival and Health Program Fund."

"At this point we are waiting for the final approval from the Saudi government. We will keep in touch with them. We think this can be worked out."

"so-called National Liberation Army, which has threatened civilians and deliberately puts civilians into jeopardy."

"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,"

"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."

"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."

"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."