Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
assume entitled exchanges indeed practice speak therefore
Those who speak to the secretary-general are entitled to assume that their exchanges are confidential. The secretary-general therefore would want this practice stopped, if indeed it exists.
intend intent pull since stick stuck
It's not our intent to pull out. We've stuck it out since '78, and we intend to stick it out to the end.
achieve call early expected momentum national seize sides start work
The two sides are expected to start more substantive discussions shortly, ... reiterates his call for the two sides to seize the momentum and work to achieve national reconciliation in Myanmar at an early date.
advised chief concern general nations secretary security staff trip united visit
United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway.
agreements both confirm confirmed details further higher indeed levels pleased position progress provide various
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides.
across asia caused learn life loss massive profoundly series southeast waves
was profoundly saddened to learn of the massive loss of life and destruction caused by a series of earthquakes and tidal waves across Southeast Asia today.
defend effect hope ourselves preparing
We'll do what we have to do to defend ourselves and the (Sierra Leone) government. We hope that it's not going to come to a pitched battle, but in effect we're preparing for one.
again avoid begun border concerned crossing days deeply fighting recent refugees renewed western
We are deeply concerned about the implications this announcement will have for Rwandan refugees who have begun crossing the border again in recent days to avoid renewed fighting in western Rwanda.
complicate concerned concerning release remaining
we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees.
consistent consult letter
This letter didn't say no, it just said consult us, consistent with our contractual requirements.
hopes opportunity
an opportunity which the secretary-general hopes will be seized.
apparently confirm information longer near nowhere
Apparently they are nowhere near Freetown. We can no longer confirm it out of New York. The information is just not good.
apparently confirm information longer near nowhere
Apparently they are nowhere near Freetown, ... We can no longer confirm it out of New York. The information is just not good.
basis came certain displaced high million minimum number outset persons prepared refugees
And the High Commissioner for Refugees would say, 'Well, at the very minimum at the outset we should be prepared for a certain number of displaced persons or refugees. Let's have X blankets, X food.' On that basis they came up with this $37.4 million list.