John Bolton
John Bolton
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth20 November 1948
CountryUnited States of America
among discussion five general next ongoing permanent subject
We had a general discussion about the subject of the next secretary-general, which is part of our ongoing consultations among the five permanent members. But that's all really I can say.
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to show the solidarity of international support for the electoral process in Iraq and to avoid it becoming an issue in the upcoming election.
work
there is still much work to be done on that front.
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We would like to move as quickly as possible but because of the necessity to talk to a number of governments, we will be conducting those consultations today and we'll have a better idea exactly what the timing will be.
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This report unambiguously rejects the notion that business as usual at the United Nations is acceptable, ... We need to reform the U.N. in a manner that will prevent another oil-for-food scandal. The credibility of the United Nations depends on it.
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This report unambiguously rejects the notion that 'business as usual' at the UN is acceptable, ... We need to reform the UN in a manner that will prevent another oil-for-food scandal.
include paragraphs sending showing
We keep showing this to the facilitators. And they keep sending us paragraphs that don't include our changes,
commitment continuing progress
We thought it was also important to show the continuing international commitment to progress in Iraq,
progress
We didn't get everything we wanted, but we made progress.
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We seek a stronger, more effective organization, true to the ideals of its founders and agile enough to act in the 21st century. It will be a distinct privilege to be an advocate for Americans' values and interests at the U.N. -- and in the words of the U.N. Charter, to help maintain international peace and security.
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We call on Cuba to cease all BW-applicable cooperation with rogue states and to fully comply with all of its obligations under the Biological Weapons Convention,
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whose pursuit of weapons of mass destruction makes them hostile to U.S. interests.
work
Negotiations continue, ... I'm going to work as long as it takes.
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I took a list of when they (council members) came in. We started just before 10:15.