Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
hard knows number remains wiggle
remains optimistic, as he has told you a number of times. At the same time, he knows he's got a hard job. He doesn't have a lot of wiggle room.
consulting decision expected highest member number states
I think he's been consulting with a number of member states at the highest level, and he's expected to make some decision soon.
advance again appeal chance mission money needs people
I think it will give the chance to the secretary-general to again appeal for what he needs in the way of people and money to advance the mission there.
approach continuing durable opened pathway peace
It has opened a pathway to full-fledged and continuing negotiations aimed at a comprehensive approach to durable peace in the region.
best direct elections establish fully government iraq national parliament
that direct national elections are the best way to establish a parliament and government in Iraq that are fully representative and legitimate.
account found frankly selective
Frankly we found it a sensational & selective account of peacekeeping.
actively both bully cooperation engage mediator position pulpit
He is doing what he can from his bully pulpit but he is not in a position to actively engage as a mediator without the cooperation of both sides,
continue divide issues leaders peaceful reduce remaining restore security towards urged work
He ... urged the leaders to do everything they can to reduce tensions, restore security and continue to work towards a peaceful settlement of the remaining issues that divide them.
accessible decision location might offices secure security taking time
Security around our location was not as secure as you might find at the U.S. compound, and that was a decision we made so that our offices could be more accessible to people. We did not think at the time we were taking an unnecessary risk.
advised chief concern general nations secretary security staff trip united visit
United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway.
agreements both confirm confirmed details further higher indeed levels pleased position progress provide various
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides.
coalition forces secure step support taking
We're taking every step we can with the support of the coalition forces to secure our headquarters compound.
growing mission pains
We ... have experienced some law-and-order problems, and some other growing pains of the mission can be aired at this meeting.
expect meet rome therefore
We have set up an appointment for Mugabe to meet the secretary-general in Rome therefore we do expect him to be in Rome.