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General stability, in our view, requires a process of democratic change, and stability, in turn, provides for economic development and prosperity. Thus, we are determined to pursue all three sets of interests in a balanced way.

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The Commission on Human Rights has a serious responsibility to support people who have been deprived of their fundamental freedoms. When the commission fails to examine certain human rights situations, it sends the wrong signal to those struggling daily to fight for freedom.

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 Human Rights

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.

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The latest information on Russian operations in Chechnya indicates a continuation of human rights violations and the use of overwhelming force against civilian targets.

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 Human Rights

We think such a position conveys on him certain responsibilities -- to exercise restraint where he has influence to prevent any further escalatory violence,

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 Exercise

At this point we are waiting for the final approval from the Saudi government. We will keep in touch with them. We think this can be worked out.

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 Approval

As members of the multinational force in Iraq operating under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1546, we're united in our resolve to make no concessions to terrorists, nor to succumb to terrorist threats.

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 Force

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

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Ambassador Hill's appointment underscores U.S. support for the six-party talks and the goal of a diplomatic solution ending North Korea's nuclear weapons programs,

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 Ending

That visit will afford the secretary an opportunity to advance the president's vision of two states -- Israel and an independent Palestine -- living side-by-side in peace and security.

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 Israel