Richard Boucher Concern Quotations

I wouldn't describe it a fait accompli ... We look to keep making progress on the issues of concern to us, and want to make sure that any further steps are part of that progress.

Obviously Turkey shares our concern about making sure that Iraq doesn't get anything that could further a program of weapons of mass destruction or be possibly involved with making it easier for Iraq to use weapons of mass destruction as they have before.

Those are all things that they themselves have made commitments on. And as long as these things are not resolved, they're issues of concern to us.

Until we know what they're dealing with, we don't know what it may cause, ... there are certain things which quite clearly would cause serious concern to the United States.

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 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.

North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons is a matter of great concern to the entire international community, and especially to countries in the region, all of whom are interested in participating directly in the talks.

(Albright) looks forward to discussing bilateral relations and the progress being made on issues of concern to the United States.

Our concern in this kind of case would be for the safety and the welfare for the people on board the vessel,

Any Iraqi orders for more atropine than needed to meet normal humanitarian requirements would be of concern since that could indicate preparations to use chemical weapons by preparing to protect their own forces from the consequences of such use.

They discussed the issues that are of concern to us.