Contract talks are at a stage where we believe a mediator would be helpful. We believe this will be a positive step forward toward completing the contract negotiation process.
I'm a mediator by training and inclination.
Basically, Apollo was more of a mediator between Zeus in Olympus and Perseus on Earth. He played much more of an active role.
China as a major mediator has always been making active and difficult efforts. The progress of the six-party talks is not totally up to Chinese efforts. The key to resolving problems is in the hands of North Korea and the United States.
I mean, come on. These are two grown men. What's the mediator going to say? Let's all have a timeout?
The mediator for the Palestinian-Israeli issue is the United States, ... and I support very fully their efforts and I encourage the parties to work energetically and constructively with them in search of a durable peace.
On the critical issues, the parties feel that they are far enough apart that it would be beneficial to bring in a mediator to provide a fresh perspective.
We are all mediators, translators.
And I think the reason is because he has a reputation as being a good mediator and that his good-natured approach to life serves him well in trying to chart a course between warring parties, both of whom have lots to lose.
This is a strong-willed mediator who does not want to declare the mediation process dead yet.