James Rubin Sides Quotations

We think both sides need to understand that there is not that much time left for a negotiated solution which can give the legitimate rights to the people of Kosovo and protect the national interests of the Serbs, before we face the prospect of renewed and very dangerous conflict this spring.

People might want to wish away the existence of Serbs. But there are Serbs there. And there have been provocations on both sides in Kosovo.

We have urged both sides to exercise restraint and to avoid inflammatory actions that would heighten tensions and fuel a missile arms race. Missile tests would not be helpful to efforts to reduce tensions and build confidence through dialogue in South Asia.

We will continue to encourage the two sides to address key issues,

In the absence of direct, face-to-face discussions between the two sides it isn't going to be possible to resolve this problem.

Clearly, both sides have a lot of work to do if we're going to get the peace process back on track.

It means that the momentum for the cooperative efforts between the two sides is increasing.