Richard Boucher Situation Quotations

We've always made clear that we felt that Somalia and the situation that existed there made it a potential haven for terrorists.

new administration will look at the situation and will determine how best to proceed.

looking more broadly at the overall situation to see what contribution we could make. ...

we do feel that it's important to tell Americans about the security situation near the border.

Without saying something particular about these ideas, I think we've always felt introducing other elements that divert attention from that focus don't really move the situation forward.

to talk more about the situation and try to understand these conditions better.

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.