Richard Boucher
Richard Boucher
Richard A. Boucheris an American diplomat who was Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmentfrom 2009 until 2013. He took up post on 5 November 2009. Prior to joining OECD, he was the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, a post he took up on February 21, 2006. The Bureau of South Asian Affairs was expanded to include the nations of Central Asia shortly before his confirmation...
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We have made quite clear that we look to the Chinese to take a positive and constructive attitude at these meetings.
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We have made quite clear that the influence that Syria has, and others have, on Hezbollah needs to be used in a positive direction and needs to be used to try to restrain these kinds of attacks.
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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.
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We all want to know more about it, ... how they evaluate it.
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There is a lot of international pressure and urging for North Korea to return to the talks and to return there seriously.
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We would certainly look to them (the Indian government) to finish their investigation and then consider what action might be appropriate.
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There is a common problem extending control in border areas. Common geography makes it difficult. It is not an easy place to police.
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We're told the session was useful. Preliminary reporting indicates that they made some progress.
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We think the surest way to lower tensions and resolve the disputes between the neighbors is through more dialogue between them, not less.
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We've certainly supported their efforts to convince North Korea to come back to the table,
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We had a clear provocation across the green line by Hezbollah. And that kind of activity needs to be stopped and everybody with influence on that kind of activity needs to push to stop it,
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...We seek to champion change and reform to produce a more stable, prosperous and integrated region through the advance of freedom.
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We've had very productive meetings regarding military cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the event of military action against Iraq.
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We call upon the government to disavow the statements made by the military to ensure that elections are free and fair.