John Bolton
John Bolton
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth20 November 1948
CountryUnited States of America
aware council four hope members permanent security
We hope that the other four permanent members of the Security Council are aware of the long-term implications of these decisions, as we are,
council example good together work
I thought it was a good example of how the council can work together effectively,
cultural management reform revolution terms united
Management reform is not a one-night stand. Management reform is forever. What we really need is a cultural revolution in terms of reform at the United Nations,
agreed clear target
We made it clear that was not something we agreed to for a target for ourselves,
ambiguity decision expect leaving strong syrian
We haven't made any decision yet on the specifics, but I think it should be a very strong resolution, leaving no ambiguity that we expect Syrian cooperation.
given
We haven't given up anything that we have deemed important,
areas continuing deficiency performance resolution syria
We think a resolution would be appropriate at this point. I think highlighting the areas of deficiency in Syria 's performance ... would be important to show the Council's continuing resolve.
achieve formats help open time
Time is short, ... open to alternative formats if they help us achieve consensus.
coffee fire loosen people ready telling work
I am telling people loosen your ties, fire up the coffee pots, get ready for the weekend, ... We've got a lot of work to do.
best describe meeting
I would describe today's meeting as the best we've had so far.
charter council deal hard imagine involved iranian nuclear security weapons
If the Security Council can't deal with something like the Iranian nuclear weapons program, then it's hard to imagine what circumstances the (UN) Charter contemplated the Council would be involved in.
bring intended iranian nuclear policies reducing result role truly weapons
Policies intended to bring about the termination of the Iranian and (North Korean) nuclear weapons programs, which result in reducing the council's role under the (U.N.) Charter, would truly be unfortunate and ironic.
far fast intentions month move
My instructions and my intentions are very clear: which is to move as far and as fast as we can during the month of February.
confident
We're confident that we're going to get it approved.