John Bolton
John Bolton
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth20 November 1948
CountryUnited States of America
move urgency
We have a sense of urgency about this ... There is a need to move expeditiously.
advance ask interests morning united values
What I do every morning is get up and ask myself how I'm going to advance the interests and values of the United States.
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We're going to study it very carefully, and based on what's in there, decide what our next course of action might be,
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We're just pleased with the outcome of the five countries that have been elected. It's a major opportunity for them to participate in the work of the United Nations,
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very dramatic news about the extent of Syrian involvement and involvement by top officials in the Lebanese government in this assassination.
decision further law matter personal privileges prompt serious thank
We want to thank the secretary-general for his personal and very prompt decision to waive privileges and immunities, ... This is now a serious law enforcement matter and we will have no further comment.
certainly council full impose preparing resolution sanctions
We are preparing a resolution for the full council to adopt. It would impose the sanctions. It's a down payment, and certainly not the end of the sanctions process.
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We are prepared to talk directly with the North Koreans to explain what they have to do to come back into compliance with their international obligations, but we will not negotiate with them in a fashion that rewards bad behavior or that is submission to blackmail,
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We strongly support the commission's investigative efforts. We expect the government of Syria to comply with these requests fully and unconditionally as the Security Council resolutions require.
action encouraged europe pursue
Through all of this, the U.S. has been encouraged by Europe to pursue action through the U.N..
clear few fine support
What we see is unanimous support for a very strong, very clear signal, and we're just down now to a very few fine points,
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We are continuing to press hard for effective U.N. management reforms, ... We know the outcome document will only be a first step. But the first step is important.
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We are looking for a strong resolution for the council that will reflect the unified opinion about the seriousness of this matter and the importance of everybody co-operating.
likely security tomorrow
We don't have it yet. it's likely to be tomorrow when it's distributed to the Security Council,