We were concerned by the reports and are in touch with the Egyptian government to ascertain the facts.
Well, obviously, any such reports are taken very seriously by us. We haven't been able to confirm them. We have contacted the government of China about them.
We've seen the reports of comments attributed to other party officials.
We are appalled by these reports and are horrified that thousands of children orphaned by this disaster are vulnerable to exploitation by criminal elements who seek to profit from their misery.
We have seen reports that ... there is no distinction between 'abolish' and 'ceasing activity' and that the effect of Taiwan's action earlier this week was to abolish the Council.
The US is deeply concerned by reports that Charles Taylor fled.