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1. “As the President told the General Assembly last September, we stand ready, as do others as well, to assist countries, as appropriate, that require technical assistance and we encourage others that are able to do so to provide assistance as well. The resolution clearly states that it will not alter or amend the existing Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons regimes. The steps to be taken by States under the resolution do not take the place of the commitments that they have made in connection with non-proliferation Treaty regimes.”

   2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source

2. “The language in the resolution calls for effective and appropriate measures to be taken to meet the requirements set out by the Council. Each Member State will need to review its laws and to determine what laws or regulations will be necessary to meet the resolution's requirements. Member States are also required to strengthen controls in order to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. Member States are also asked through this resolution to submit within six months a first report assessing their implementation of this resolution to the Committee established by the resolution. The United States recognizes - and the resolution clearly states - that some countries may lack the resources to enact and enforce the laws and regulations called for.”

   2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source

3. “In this resolution, the Council is responding appropriately to what all agree is a clear and present threat to global peace and security: the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery, especially to non-State actors, including terrorists. Because this threat and the actions we are taking today concern the entire United Nations membership, the United States and the co-sponsors have made major efforts to consult, listen and take into account the many views expressed. We share a common goal: to implement the resolution. Implementation will require States to undertake a variety of steps, both legal and technical, to meet the requirements of the resolution in a manner that best suits their legal systems and procedures.”

   2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source

4. “In his address to the General Assembly last September, President Bush said that, because proliferators would use any route or channel open to them, we need the broadest possible cooperation to stop them. He asked the Security Council to help by adopting a resolution to counter this growing threat. The President called for a resolution that achieved three primary goals: to criminalize the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to ensure that all countries have strong export controls and to secure sensitive materials within each country's borders. The United States is pleased that the important resolution we adopted today fulfils these key goals and that we have adopted it unanimously, with all that implies.”

   2004-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4956 (2004) · source

5. “In conclusion, the United States and the sponsors welcome the views that we are hearing and those that we will hear later on today. This is an important issue, and we value this discussion as part of our ongoing consultations.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

6. “While discussion on a follow-up mechanism continues, I would note that the follow-up committee will establish its own programme of work upon its creation, and that this is standard practice for Security Council committees. As is also standard practice, it will be composed of all members and operate under COHSGHSUS. I would also call attention to the language in operative paragraphs 4 and 5 of the draft resolution. Both of these paragraphs have been included in the draft resolution to make clear that Member States who find they would like assistance in implementing this draft resolution may voluntarily request it. To be clear, we are not expecting that Member States will necessarily be able to report the complete implementation of the resolution when they report to the committee.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

7. “Revisions to the original text introduced by the sponsors reflect the useful discussion we have had in the Council and the many informal exchanges the sponsors have had with the wider United Nations membership. The text has been improved by the opinions and ideas that have been shared with us. For example, the revised text includes the recognition of the importance of disarmament obligations. While preserving language that makes clear the fact that the draft resolution is not meant to undermine or be at cross-purposes with existing treaties and regimes, the revised text also makes clear that Member States not parties to treaties or regimes will not be forced, through this draft resolution, to adopt them. Language on the usefulness of peaceful dialogues has also been made more prominent.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

8. “We have been careful to make clear that this draft resolution is in no way meant to undermine, undercut or otherwise weaken the existing treaties and regimes, and there is specific language in the draft resolution to that effect. The draft resolution is placed under Chapter VII in order to send the important political message of the seriousness with which the Council views the threat to international peace and security. It also is placed under Chapter VII because the Council is acting under that Chapter and levying binding requirements. However, the draft resolution is not about enforcement. As others have noted, the text of the draft resolution has been revised and the current text is dated 15 April.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

9. “It asks Member States to review their domestic controls and to strengthen them if needs be. It also asks Member States to review domestic legislation and adopt appropriate and effective laws to keep dangerous items out of the hands of non-State actors, that is, those not authorized by the State. The goal of this draft resolution is to halt dangerous traffic by directing Member States to make illegal the unauthorized trade in these weapons, their means of delivery and the plans, technology and materials needed to develop and build them. It asks them to do this by strengthening their national export and trans-shipment controls and by providing for the physical protection of sensitive materials within their borders. The desirability of taking these steps is self- evident, we hope.”

   2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

10. “The international community has also become aware of the existence of sophisticated international black market efforts to buy and sell the plans, technologies and materials required to build these weapons, making them available to the highest bidder. Thus the threat that the Security Council is addressing is both clear and present. The draft resolution under discussion has a forward-looking focus, it sets a standard for how nations should act in the future rather than judging past actions. It reinforces an objective of vital interest to all: that proliferation cannot be tolerated. We must act now to stem this threat and the draft resolution soon to be adopted by the Council is the fastest means to address it. It asks Member States to take precautions to ensure that WMD and their technology are properly controlled.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

11. “This is especially true with regard to non-State actors, including terrorists. Were non-State actors and outlaw regimes to possess these weapons and the means to deliver them, they would be able to blackmail and create chaos in entire regions. Terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda have shown their readiness to kill thousands, and they do not hide their desire to acquire WMD and their means of delivery in order to increase that number many times over. If such a group acquired these weapons, they would be used to bring sudden disaster and suffering on a scale that we can scarcely imagine. The problem is not just with the weapons themselves, it is with the ability to produce them.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

12. “The same day, Secretary-General Annan, in his address to the General Assembly, said that all of us know that there are new threats that must be faced, or perhaps old threats in new and dangerous combinations, new forms of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). He added that terrorism is not only a problem for rich countries; ask the people of Bali, Bombay, Nairobi or Casablanca. We agree with that assessment. A terrorist use of WMD would punish all of us, strong and weak alike. The draft resolution that the Security Council will adopt in the coming days responds to what all agree is a real and growing threat to global peace and security: the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, their means of delivery and the ability to produce them.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

13. “Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this discussion today and for giving us an opportunity to address the entire membership on this vitally important subject and on the draft resolution before the Council. In September of last year, President Bush came to the General Assembly and said that, because proliferators will use any route or channel open to them, we need the broadest possible cooperation to stop them. He asked the Security Council to help by adopting a resolution that would be effective in the fight against proliferation and against terror.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

14. “We want to note also that this draft resolution, which was supported by an overwhelming majority of the members of the Security Council, would have provided for the establishment of the United Nations Settlement Implementation Mission in Cyprus as well as the arms embargo. That demonstrates the obvious and strong support of the international community for implementing all aspects of the United Nations settlement, which provides for the return of more than 120,000 Greek Cypriot refugees to their former homes, a comprehensive property compensation and restitution system and the withdrawal of almost all Turkish troops from the island.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source

15. “We, too, are disappointed that one member of the Security Council was not prepared to support the Secretary-General's request to adopt this draft resolution before the referendums in order to provide assurances to Greek Cypriots that the security structures provided for in the settlement would be in place before they vote on 24 April. I note that the vote demonstrates that the opposition to the draft was isolated and that it is clear that the other members of the Security Council took a very different view, in support of the Secretary- General. Nonetheless, it is very clear to us that, if the settlement is approved by all Cypriots in the referendums on Saturday, there would be very rapid action in the Security Council to establish the United Nations Settlement Implementation Mission in Cyprus and an arms embargo.”

    2004-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4947 (2004) · source

16. “The Palestinian leadership must act decisively against terror and undertake comprehensive institutional reform, including genuine empowerment of the Prime Minister. My Government has no intention of prejudicing the outcome of permanent status negotiations. A lasting settlement can be reached only through direct negotiations and mutual agreement between the parties.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

17. “The fact that one of the strongest supporters of Israeli settlement policy is now proposing to remove settlements is an important and positive development and should be commended. This is an important precedent for future Israeli Governments. Israelis and Palestinians still have important obligations under the road map. The Government of Israel is committed to taking additional steps on the West Bank, including progress towards a freeze on settlement activity, removing unauthorized settlement outposts and improving the humanitarian situation by easing restrictions on the movement of Palestinians not engaged in terrorist activities. Palestinians must stop armed activity and all acts of violence against Israelis anywhere and all official Palestinian institutions must end incitement against Israel.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

18. “These attacks occurred before Israel killed the leader of Hamas. For our part, we have told the Israelis that they must consider carefully the consequences of their actions. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint. We are committed to ensuring that Prime Minister Sharon's plan is consistent with the road map and the realization of the President's vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. An Israeli withdrawal from Gaza would be a significant step forward if it were done in a manner consistent with the road map and the President's two- State vision. Such a withdrawal would provide a rare opportunity for real progress. It is particularly noteworthy that this step is being proposed by Ariel Sharon, who is one of the principle architects of Israeli settlements policy of the 1970s.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

19. “We are at a moment when the possibility exists for advancing the road map to a two-State solution of the Middle East conflict, including through steps by the Government of Israel to withdraw from Gaza. This should be our focus, and actions by either party that move us away from this goal are not helpful. On Saturday, 17 April, the terrorist organization Hamas claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed one Israeli border guard at the Erez Crossing. Another Israeli policeman was critically injured. A second suicide bombing attempt was foiled. These attacks on Erez, which has been an area where Israelis and Palestinians work together, were clearly designed to perpetuate the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and prevent any progress towards the achievement of the steps outlined in the road map, including the withdrawal of settlements.”

    2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source

20. “If the people of Kosovo are ready to move forward on the standards, the United States, working with the United Nations, NATO and the European Union, is ready to help Kosovo succeed in building a better future.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

21. “A stepped-up effort on standards implementation in Kosovo should focus on issues of immediate impact highlighted by the violence, in particular establishing the rule of law and apprehending and prosecuting perpetrators, as well as the rapid rebuilding of private and religious properties that were damaged and destroyed. On a more general level, it is clear that Kosovo must work doubly hard to ensure security for all communities and must consider the devolution of authority to establish more effective local government. It is worth recalling the goal set out in the United Nations standards: a Kosovo where all, regardless of ethnic background, race or religion, are free to work and travel without fear, hostility or danger, and in which there is tolerance, justice and peace for everyone.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

22. “We remain committed to the fulfilment of the standards, which represent the only path for Kosovo towards a process of determining its future political status. The standards remain the way ahead, but we cannot continue as if nothing had happened. The recent violence made clear that an intensified effort is required in Kosovo. In that regard, we welcome the issuance last month of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan, which lays out the specific steps that must be taken to implement the standards. The Plan also specifies which steps should be taken as a matter of priority in the light of the recent violence. The Contact Group will be meeting in Pristina later this month to support UNMIK and to assess the situation directly.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

23. “We will not allow the violence to divert us from holding Kosovo responsible for fulfilling the United Nations standards, which will create a democracy, peaceful multi-ethnic life and the rule of law: the preconditions the international community has set for initiating a process to determine Kosovo's future political status. We support the review date policy and a comprehensive review of Kosovo's progress on implementing the UNMIK standards in mid-2005, or earlier if progress warrants. Those who believe that violence can be used to further a political agenda should know that the United States and the international community will not pursue a final status decision until Kosovo can ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all its communities.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

24. “Further destruction to Kosovo's patrimonial sites was prevented by rapid KFOR intervention, including the addition of more than 3,000 reinforcements sent to Kosovo. According to UNMIK, more than 22 churches were nonetheless destroyed and another 11 were damaged due to the initial outbreak of violence. We encourage KFOR, in coordination with UNMIK and the Kosovo Police Service, to ensure protection of Kosovo's cultural and religious sites, and we urge the Provisional Institutions to follow through on promised reconstruction efforts to rebuild damaged churches and homes. The violence was clearly a setback in Kosovo's development into a society that can become part of Europe. It was also a challenge to the international community. The United States remains fully committed to multi-ethnicity, peace, prosperity and democracy for Kosovo.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

25. “Those responsible for the killings and destruction must face justice, and the authorities in Kosovo should apprehend those responsible and bring them speedily to trial. I would also like to commend those who stood up to stop the violence. The quick response by UNMIK and KFOR helped quell the violence, and the brave soldiers, policemen and others involved deserve our thanks. Most of the leaders of Kosovo's Provisional Institutions of Self-Government reacted responsibly by condemning the violence and urging the people of Kosovo to solve their problem peacefully. Prime Minister Rexhepi showed leadership in his calls to stop the violence, as did those leaders in Belgrade who called for calm.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

26. “I too thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing to the Council this morning. I want to join other Council members in saying that the recent violence in Kosovo was deplorable and should never be repeated. Such violence is a dead end for the people of Kosovo and for the people of the region. I would like to extend once again the condolences of my Government to those who suffered injury, to the families of those who died and to those who lost property. Our hearts go out to the families for what they have suffered. We are pleased to see that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR) have already arrested nearly 180 suspects in relation to the violence.”

    2004-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4942 (2004) · source

27. “I would note that the provincial reconstruction team in Herat, following the recent murder of the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism, provided shelter to German officials and assisted in the deployment of the Afghan National Army. We have indications that the teams are increasingly popular, not only with the leadership of the Transitional Administration, but also with the Afghan citizens to whom they provide much-needed security and reconstruction. We, of course, join others in supporting calls for the establishment of additional such teams.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

28. “The United States portion of the programme has taken responsibility for building seven regional training centres for police, border police and highway patrol in seven key cities. This programme has already completed the rebuilding of the Kabul training facility, and other regional training centres in Gardez, Mazar-e-Sharif, Kandahar and Kunduz are operational and at their capacity of 1,000 students each. The training centre in Jalalabad just expanded capacity and two other training centres in Herat and Bamiyan are under construction. The United States has now established nine provincial reconstruction teams of the 12 that are in the country. Our objective in creating these teams is to enhance stability, extend the reach of the central Government and help facilitate reconstruction in the provinces.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

29. “Given that another 1,200 troops await training, we believe that we can reach the goal of a 10,000-member Afghan Army by the end of June. The growth rate in the past year has been strong - for example, the total force has been augmented by 4,600 troops in the last seven months - and attrition rates are also improving. During the period from November 2003 to February 2004, troop losses averaged just 2 to 3 per cent per month. Afghan Ministry of Defence leadership and ownership in the recruiting and retention process are producing positive results. With regard to police, where we are co-lead nation with Germany, we are on track to reach the goal of having trained and equipped 20,000 police officers by June of this year.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

30. “We would urge the United Nations to work closely with the Afghan Government to identify ways to bring down the overall projected cost of polling, which is currently $135 million. I thought I might say a brief word about security. United States and coalition forces are conducting reconstruction operations throughout Afghanistan and combat operations, as necessary, to target and destroy Taliban and Al Qaeda operatives in the region. Operations will continue in the region for the foreseeable future. As a representative of the lead nation for the development of the Afghan National Army, I would like to update the Council on recent progress. As of early March, the Afghan National Army had a total operational strength of 7,600 troops, with another almost 1,700 troops in training, bringing the total force size to 9,300.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

31. “We think that the international community's generosity in Berlin is a very hopeful sign for Afghans and for those in the international community who worry that interest is flagging and that donor fatigue is setting in. It is particularly noteworthy that the Afghan Government's needs for the coming fiscal year are fully covered and, also, that the Government of Afghanistan and its President played a full and important role in producing the results of Berlin. Those results show that there is a continuing resolve to pursue the partnership for the future that the organizers hoped to demonstrate. We also note that the cost of election registration is now almost fully covered and that, on very short notice - indeed, on the spot - donors were able to raise $68 million towards the polling phase.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

32. “Let me begin by thanking the German Government and the other organizers for hosting the Berlin conference on Afghanistan. It was, obviously, as we have heard today, a very successful event and succeeded in renewing the international community's commitment to the principles put forth in the Bonn Agreement. I want to join other colleagues in thanking you, Sir, and Mr. Guehenno for your presentations this morning on the results. The United Nations, the Afghan Government, the German Government and the donors are all to be congratulated on a Conference that raised significant financial contributions totalling $8.2 billion for the next three years, which will help us work to ensure - together with our Afghan friends - the future of a stable and democratic Afghanistan.”

    2004-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4941 (2004) · source

33. “My authorities have asked me to conclude with an appeal to the leaders of Kosovo: that they understand that the complete cessation of violence is the prerequisite for us to make decisions on Kosovo's future political status. This cannot be accomplished through violence.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

34. “We also urge the people and the Government of Serbia and Montenegro to continue to support our efforts to restore calm in Kosovo and to stop arson attacks on religious sites in Serbia. There can be no way forward for the people of Kosovo other than to respond to yesterday's joint appeal of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the leaders of the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government urging the restoration of calm and order. The rule of law is an essential condition for the future. We urge leaders of the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government from all communities to continue to urge their constituents to desist from violence fully and unconditionally.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

35. “My Government resolutely condemns these incidents of serious violence in Kosovo. It is tragic that a still undetermined number of people, perhaps 30 or more, both Serbs and ethnic Albanians, have been killed and many more injured. Churches and homes have been burned. The United States extends its sincere condolences to the families of all who have lost their lives in Kosovo in the last days or who been injured or have seen their property lost. We also condemn attacks on the international presence, which are completely unacceptable and which must cease. We call on all people in Kosovo immediately to restore calm, observe order, return to their homes, stop damaging cultural, religious and historical sites, lift the blockage of transportation arteries and support the efforts of KFOR and the international civilian police.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

36. “I, of course, join you, Mr. President, in welcoming the Secretary-General, the Foreign Minister of Serbia and Montenegro and the Foreign Minister of Germany, to this Council meeting. The events that have taken place in Kosovo threaten the security of Kosovo and the wider region. These are the most serious security incidents since the end of NATO's intervention in Kosovo in 1999. They must halt and must not be repeated. The United States fully supports the strong efforts of KFOR and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Holkeri, to re-establish order and to calm the situation. KFOR, together with the international civilian police and the Kosovo Protection Force, are fully engaged. Those responsible for the violence, on whatever side, should be brought to justice.”

    2004-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4928 (2004) · source

37. “We applaud the many heartening developments reported by the High Representative. Nonetheless, we echo Lord Ashdown's call for faster progress on critical issues and reform and I welcome the words of commitment of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. In concert with the High Representative and many other supportive nations, the United States stands ready to assist those in Bosnia and Herzegovina who want to move their country towards a stable future as a modern democracy and a strong Euro-Atlantic partner.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

38. “Authorities need to pass amendments to the State Information and Protection Agency law, providing that Agency with full State-level investigative and enforcement authority. We commend entity and State legislatures for acting courageously to adopt legislation establishing State-level command and control of the armed forces. However, slow implementation of the Defence Law jeopardizes Bosnia and Herzegovina's desire to be invited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to join the Partnership for Peace at the end of June. A capable and authoritative defence minister should be appointed as soon as possible to oversee the creation of the State Ministry of Defence, which is a condition for Partnership for Peace membership. NATO-endorsed defence reform benchmarks also must be fulfilled.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

39. “While the ICTY will try Karadzic, Mladic and other senior officials most responsible for crimes within the ICTY's jurisdiction, it is important that justice for other cases be transferred to a competent national jurisdiction. Establishing a domestic War Crimes Chamber is a key element in the ICTY's completion strategy and for strengthening the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We note the High Representative's comments about re-energizing that effort and hope that we will see results soon. The leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina have numerous challenges still before them. To continue to be full a partner in the international war on terrorism, Bosnia and Herzegovina should act quickly to complete the reforms of the intelligence sector, including passage of the draft law creating a single intelligence agency under State control.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

40. “The international community is determined to see indicted war criminals - especially Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic - face justice before the ICTY. The failure of local authorities, particularly those in Republika Srpska, to fulfil commitments they made at Dayton to hand over persons indicted by the ICTY is retarding Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards normalcy and prosperity. International pressure and demands for accountability from those individuals and organizations that support fugitive war-crimes indictees will only increase. Those who shelter indictees hold back all the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but mostly those in Republika Srpska, from achieving greater security and prosperity through integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. It is long past time to resolve this issue.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

41. “Regarding the issue with the police that he raised, we agree fully that United Nations decisions regarding police force members must be respected and maintained, and we call on the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities immediately to take the steps required to that end. I want also to commend the High Representative for taking action against those who provide financial and logistical support to persons indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The move to block the assets of 10 individuals implicated in supporting fugitive war criminals and the removal of Mirko Sarovic from his position as Vice-President of the Serb Democratic Party send a clear message.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

42. “They reflect the desire of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to move beyond the division and destruction of war towards a more prosperous future as a fully contributing member of the international community. The United States welcomes that and will continue to encourage and support that endeavour. In guiding this transition, High Representative Ashdown has proved to be an effective leader, and I would like to thank him for the excellent job he and his team are doing on behalf of the international community and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He can continue to count on the United States as he addresses remaining challenges.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

43. “I would like to join my colleagues in extending a warm welcome to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Terzic, and to his colleagues, and in thanking High Representative Ashdown for the excellent briefing he gave us today, and, indeed, for all of his efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we have heard in the reports today, we can see real progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with important steps in defence reform; a single country- wide value-added tax enacted along with a nationwide customs service; progress in the strengthening of the rule of law and in promoting the continued return of refugees and displaced persons, which has placed within reach the completion of the property law implementation programme; and the High Representative's decision to enact the new statute for Mostar. These are all significant accomplishments.”

    2004-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4920 (2004) · source

44. “However, the international community should not and must not flinch from judging the situation objectively. If Kosovo's institutions choose to approach the standards process half-heartedly, the international community and the United Nations must not hesitate to issue a negative assessment and postpone the process to determine future status. In the meantime, the United States will continue to do all it can to assist institutions in Kosovo in implementing the internationally endorsed standards. I would like to thank Mr. Holkeri again for his briefing and for the work that he and his team are doing in Kosovo. I would like to reiterate my Government's unqualified support for his efforts.”

    2004-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4910 (2004) · source

45. “We note with special concern the reference in the Secretary-General's report to the entrenchment of so- called parallel institutions in Kosovo: institutions maintained by the Government of Serbia outside the governing institutions of Kosovo provided for in resolution 1244 (1999). These institutions undermine the efforts of legitimately elected officials and are harmful to intercommunal relations. We call on the Government in Belgrade to bring these institutions under the purview of UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government or to abolish them altogether. We would like to see Kosovo make sufficient progress so that the international community can produce a positive review in mid-2005, enabling us to proceed to determine Kosovo's future status.”

    2004-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4910 (2004) · source

46. “Participation in the working groups is the best way for the Kosovo Serbs to represent their interests, and in that way the Serb community of Kosovo can take its rightful place in shaping the future of Kosovo as a multi-ethnic society. We urge the Serb community of Kosovo to engage in this process. The direct dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina is one of the eight standards on which there can and should be immediate progress. The Secretary- General noted in his report that the introduction of the review mechanism has created a new more favourable environment for the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government to accept participation in the direct dialogue. We call on the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to participate fully in the direct dialogue and for the Government in Belgrade to continue to participate.”

    2004-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4910 (2004) · source

47. “We commend Prime Minister Rexhepi for his leadership in this regard and urge both him and the ministers in his Government to participate actively and without reservation in the standards implementation working groups, and to follow up with concrete action once the implementation plan has been presented. In this context, I would note that the United States does not support the transfer of so-called reserved competencies to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government at this time, although there is ample room for greater participation by local government institutions in decision-making in those areas, while leaving ultimate authority to UNMIK. It is also important that the Kosovo Serb community participate in the working groups for standards implementation, accepting the Special Representative's longstanding invitation to do so.”

    2004-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4910 (2004) · source

48. “The Special Representative today informed the Council about progress in drafting an implementation plan. This plan is a crucial guide to the review mechanism approved by the Council last December. It is essential, therefore, that the plan be presented soon so that all actors involved have the necessary markers and guideposts to direct them in implementing the standards. For the standards implementation process to be truly effective, it should involve all parties and communities in Kosovo. In that regard, we note with approval the participation of elements of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in the working groups that the Special Representative has convoked to implement the standards.”

    2004-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4910 (2004) · source

49. “It is meant to spur Kosovo's implementation of the eight standards of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which represent the only path for Kosovo to take to normalize economic and political conditions, to create a secure environment for the return and reintegration of internally displaced persons and refugees, to create a truly multi-ethnic society, to establish normal relations with Belgrade and other neighbouring areas and, finally - if sufficient progress has been made - to proceed to a process of determining its future political status. I would like to emphasize that of the eight standards on the basis of which Kosovo's progress will be evaluated, those affecting the securing of Kosovo's multi-ethnic future must have uppermost priority.”

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50. “We are entering the beginning phases of a review mechanism that will assess Kosovo's progress in implementing the eight internationally endorsed standards, a mechanism initiated by the Contact Group and now being carried out under the auspices of the Special Representative. The Security Council welcomed the review mechanism in its presidential statement of 12 December (S/PRST/2003/26). My Government fully supports that review mechanism.”

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