Richard Boucher Quotations | Page 2

funds for family planning and reproductive health will be spent through U.S. Agency for International Development programs and not through the U.N. Population Fund.

We know that the people we've talked to are committed to a conference that's as large as practical, and one that takes place as soon as possible.

We have worked closely with Mexican authorities to take the appropriate steps to ensure the safety and the security of U.S. citizens in Mexico,

We have been aware for some time of North Korea's illicit activities,

first step towards the end to violence and terror. It needs to be followed by other steps to dismantle the capabilities. But we certainly believe that that could be a useful step to see in the coming days.

The steps that need to be taken now are steps by Chairman Arafat to stop the violence,

The situation in Liberia is of major concern to us. We have been actively discussing how we can best support international efforts to help Liberia return to peace and the rule of law.

The situation in Cuba is of our primary concern. The situation of Mr. Castro is of little concern to us, but, unfortunately, of enormous importance to the people of Cuba, who have suffered very long under his rule. And we think that the kind of rule that Cuba has had should be ended.

The secretary made quite clear that the relationship with the Taliban was a matter of great importance to the United States.

The secretary made quite clear that our goal is to have the smallest footprint possible that was consistent with a need to achieve the mission,