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first: 2005-10-31
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“As we strive for a sustainable ceasefire, the United States remains deeply concerned about the innocent Palestinians who are suffering in Gaza, and the United States will undertake, maintain and continue the humanitarian efforts that we are making to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the non-governmental organizations that are working there. Let me say, too, that the United States recognizes the right of Israel, like other States, to exercise its right of self-defence, and we have said to Israel that it is obligated to take feasible steps to minimize the impact of any actions on civilians. I want to remind the Council also that Hamas continues to hold Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit, and he must be released.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“There will need to be a principled resolution also of the political challenges in Gaza that re-establishes the Palestinian Authority's control, including over borders, and facilitates the normal operation of the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings, as the resolution recognizes, and in time, the opening of other crossings. And we support President Abbas as he carries out his responsibilities both with respect to governance and in negotiations to establish a State of Palestine. Regional States have previously recognized the importance of this, notably in the 26 November Arab League resolution.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“Violence in Gaza was instigated by Hamas, a terrorist group that has called for the destruction of Israel. Eighteen months ago, Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a coup, and since then thousands of guns, rockets and mortars have been smuggled into Gaza. Hamas refused to extend the tahdiya, and continued armament is a root cause of the current situation and has gravely endangered the residents of both Gaza and southern Israel. Hamas's commitment to violence is an attack not only on Israel, but also on the two-State solution. We require principled resolution of the situation in Gaza, and the resolution that we have adopted tonight in fact gives us a basis on which to do this. Of course, it is not just a matter of resolving the situation on the ground.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“I believe that it is those efforts that will ultimately help to lead to a durable ceasefire, and that will lead not only to a durable ceasefire but to a sustainable peace in Gaza, and we must all support the Egyptian efforts. Obviously, there are many tasks to be done to root out the causes of the hostilities, including dealing with the provision of rockets and the smuggling of weapons, securing the borders so that we can lay the basis for the reopening of crossings based on the principles of the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access, and providing security for the Israeli people and a better life for the people of Gaza. We must establish an international consensus that Gaza must never again be used as a launching pad for rockets against Israeli citizens, because it is important to remember how this crisis began.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“I am pleased to join the members of the Council for this important discussion tonight. It is obviously a very serious situation in Gaza. And while our goal must be the stabilization and normalization of Gaza through the implementation of a durable and fully respected ceasefire and an end to all terrorist activities, I think that resolution 1860 (2009) shows that the Council and the United Nations are indeed seized of the matter. The resolution is a step towards our goals. It reflects the international community's concern about the circumstances in Gaza and its desire for a sustainable peace in Gaza. I want especially to note that, while much work remains to be done, there is important work under way. In that regard, the work of Egyptian President Mubarak in the mediation efforts of Egypt are to be not just applauded, but supported.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“This is a crisis that we must resolve, and resolve urgently. But we must also stay focused on creating the conditions that will ultimately lead to a real peace between Israelis and Palestinians.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Resolution 1850 (2008) noted that lasting peace can only be based on an enduring commitment to mutual recognition, freedom from Violence, incitement and terror, and the two-State solution, building on previous agreements and obligations. I think the members of this Council know that President Bush and I personally have been very dedicated to that goal. We remain dedicated to that goal, and the United States of America will remain dedicated to that goal, because we know that the time has long since come when Palestinians, who deserve to live in their own State, should get that State, and when Israelis, who will live in peace and security when they have a peaceful neighbour, should have that peace and security. I do not mean in any way to diminish the dangers, the urgency, the challenges of this moment in Gaza.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Moreover, the United States - which has already provided $85 million for humanitarian work in Gaza in the last year - will contribute more emergency aid, if that is needed. We very much need to find a solution to this problem in the short term. But this time it really must be a solution that does not allow Hamas to use Gaza as a launching pad against Israeli cities. It has to be a solution that does not allow the rearmament of Hamas, and it must find the way to open crossings so that Palestinians in Gaza can have a normal life. Just three weeks ago we sat in this Chamber to vote on resolution 1850 (2008). It described the principles to chart a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“From American partners on the ground I have had detailed reports about the difficult circumstances in Gaza. I have discussed them in detail with Prime Minister Olmert and Foreign Minister Livni. The Prime Minister has informed me that as of tomorrow Israel will open a humanitarian corridor so that there can be some relief for the people of Gaza. That is something we will follow up on, but we will also help you, Mr. Secretary- General, to follow up on that through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), because the problem, as I understand it, is that even if goods get into Gaza it is not possible to distribute them there. The United States will work actively to relieve that circumstance.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“The international community should adopt an intensive reconstruction initiative, perhaps through a donors conference, that would complement the efforts of the Palestinian Authority in Gaza, because the Palestinian Authority actually devotes 58 per cent of its budget to Gaza. There should be an effort to reconstruct Gaza. As we strive for a ceasefire, the United States remains deeply concerned about innocent Palestinians and Israelis who are suffering. Let me assure the Council that we understand the urgency of an end to the fighting and that we are working around the clock to bring it into being. In that regard, we are pleased by and wish to commend the statement of the President of Egypt, and we wish to follow up on that initiative. But we also are very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“The November 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access provides a basis for reopening those crossings. We must find a way, with the consent and full cooperation of like- minded Governments, to prevent any arms or explosives from entering Gaza, and the reopening of the tunnel systems that have allowed rearmament of Hamas must be prevented. Our goal must be the stabilization and normalization of life in Gaza. That will require a principled resolution of the political challenges in Gaza that ultimately re-establishes the Palestinian Authority's legitimate control and facilitates the normal operation of all crossings. The November 26 Arab League statement will serve as an important guide in these efforts, efforts that are led by Egypt.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Frankly, no country - none of our countries - would have been willing to tolerate such a circumstance. Moreover, the people of Gaza watched as insecurity and lawlessness increased and as their living conditions grew more dire because of the actions of Hamas, which began with the illegal coup against the Palestinian Authority in Gaza. A ceasefire that returns to those circumstances is unacceptable, and it will not last. We need urgently to conclude a ceasefire that can endure and bring real security. That will begin a period of true calm that includes an end to rocket, mortar and other attacks on Israelis and allows for the cessation of Israel's military offensive. It must also include an end to the smuggling into Gaza and a reopening of crossings so that Palestinians can benefit from humanitarian goods and basic supplies.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“I wish to thank President Abbas for his presence here, and also the Ministers from the Arab League States who have joined us. The United States is, of course, deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza, which is clearly worsening. We have been working around the clock to try to end the violence there. The ongoing attacks against Israel and the decision by Hamas not to respect the previous period of calm show us that when this ends there must be new arrangements in place, not a return to the status quo ante. It is imperative that any ceasefire be durable and sustainable and that it ensure the safety and security of Israelis and Palestinians alike. The situation before the current events in Gaza was clearly not sustainable. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis lived under the daily threat of rocket attacks.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We need to end the impunity of Somali pirates and to support regional States in building the capacity to prosecute them effectively, and we need to work to build security and stability in Somalia so that the Somali people can finally enjoy the blessings of peace and the rule of law and development.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“In the long run, offering the Somali people an alternative to piracy and criminality is the best sustainable strategy for combating piracy. As part of that strategy, the United States believes in working with the international community to help Somali fishermen prosper by preventing illegal fishing and dumping in Somali territorial waters. With our meeting and resolution today, we have sent a strong signal of commitment to combat the scourge of piracy. This current response is a good start, but we must do much more to defend the freedom of navigation and trade. The shipping industry will be an important partner in those efforts. But let us make no mistake; it is Governments that must lead. We need to coordinate our efforts through a common point of contact.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“What happens is that we are not able to sustain the voluntary contributions and the voluntary training; we are not able to sustain the mechanisms to ensure that the work is flowing smoothly. That is why we have a peacekeeping operation in the United Nations, because it draws on the full resources of the Member States in a way that is not voluntary but that is compulsory, to do the work of this Council. So the United States will be, with other States, continuing to raise, in consultations - not yet for consideration by the Council, but in consultations - the need for a peacekeeping force in accordance with the request of the African Union that we do so. Let me just say finally that we believe that once peace and normalcy have returned to Somalia, Somalis can start down a path to real economic development.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“This has been requested by the African Union, by countries that are bearing the brunt of the difficulty on the ground and while the conditions may not be auspicious for peacekeeping, they will be less so if chaos reigns in Somalia and we have to turn at some point to peacemaking. Prevention is the issue here. The United States will do everything it can to continue the support of AMISOM; indeed, the United States provided $67 million for training and equipping AMISOM. and deploying it last year. We will continue to do that, and we will buttress our support to AMISOM. But I am afraid that the history of support for forces of this kind is not a very good one.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his excellent Special Representative, Ambassador Ould-Abdallah, but the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation on the ground is threatening that progress and threatening it every day. The international community must make it a priority to work with the TFG, both to stabilize its internal situation and to work with the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia as well as with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to help stabilize the country's security situation. In this regard, allow me to note that the United States does believe that the time has come for the United Nations to consider and authorize the peacekeeping operation.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Once a hostage situation develops, the stakes in military operations increase. Consequently, an important part of counter-piracy efforts must be measured in enhancing self-defence capabilities of commercial vessels, increasing the odds of success against pirates until war ships arrive. Finally - and a number of colleagues have spoken to this - we must address the root cause of the piracy problem. Piracy is a symptom - a symptom of the instability, the poverty and the lawlessness that have plagued Somalia for the past two decades. The Djibouti peace process has achieved some political headway in the past few months.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Thus, we call on all States, particularly those victimized by Somali piracy to contribute generously to building the legal capacity of regional signatories to the 1988 Convention States. In the resolution, we also ask the United Nations to explore what can be done to build legal capacities in those States. At the same time, as we expect regional States to play a critical role, victim States also need to bear equal responsibility for prosecuting pirates. States that flagged hijacked vessels, whose nationals own hijacked vessels, or who have crew members on hijacked vessels must honour their obligations under the 1988 Convention in relation to receiving and prosecuting suspected pirates. We must ask the maritime industry to promote capabilities to enhance ships' ability to defend themselves.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We also have a problem concerning the steps that must be taken to facilitate the delivery, detention and prosecution of captured pirates. Through international law, reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Security Council resolutions 1846 (2008) and 1816 (2008), and the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA), the international community already has sufficient legal authority and available mechanisms to apprehend and prosecute pirates, but sometimes the political will and the coordination have not been there to do so. This problem of capacity is especially pronounced in the regional States. Their proximity to piracy makes them an obvious choice to site prosecutions, but many lack the necessary judicial and law enforcement capacities to do so.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Their dens in Somalia provide refuge from the naval ships in the Gulf of Aden and, as we saw with the hijacking of the Sirius Star, 500 nautical miles from Mombasa, and with the recent, unsuccessful attacks even further south, off the Tanzanian coast, pirates are adapting to the naval presence in the Gulf of Aden by travelling farther to attack unsuspecting ships. To make piracy costlier and more difficult to undertake, the United States, with the agreement of the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) believes that the Security Council's authorization today, that States may pursue pirates into their place of operation on land, will have a significant impact. History has demonstrated again and again that maritime operations alone are insufficient to combating piracy.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“However, because there has been no existing mechanism for States to coordinate their actions effectively, I believe that our response has been less than the sum of its parts. I would like to announce that the United States intends to work with partners to create a contact group on Somali piracy. We envision the contact group serving as a mechanism to share intelligence, coordinate activities and reach out to other partners, including those in the shipping and insurance industries. We look forward to working quickly on this initiative. A second factor limiting our response is the impunity that the pirates enjoy. Piracy currently pays, but worse, pirates pay few costs for their criminality.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“I thank you very much, Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General and all my colleagues for participating in this very important Security Council meeting on piracy. Obviously, we are here because the outbreak of piracy and the increasing threat to commerce, security and, perhaps most importantly, to the principle of freedom of navigation of the seas, are issues that should concern every nation State and I do believe that the resolution we have adopted today will help us go a long way towards a coordinated response to the scourge of piracy. We have noted that several factors have been limiting the effectiveness of our response, although a number of countries have been responding. The United States has been part of that response, as has the European Union, NATO and a number of other countries represented in this Chamber.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“The negotiations born at Annapolis and described in the draft resolution give me confidence that the goal of two independent and democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security is not just a vision but a commitment of the parties and of the international community. There can be no turning back the clock. We should only go forward from here. We have to continue on the chosen path. That chosen path will finally bring for the Israelis the peace and security that can only come from living side by side in reconciliation with a democratic neighbour of Palestine. That path forward will finally give to the people of Palestine the dignity and the humanity that can only come from living in their independent and sovereign State.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“It highlights the enduring importance of the Quartet principles and codifies the Security Council's backing of those fundamental principles. The threat of extremism and terrorism posed by Hamas is a threat to the Annapolis process and to the fulfilment of legitimate Palestinian aspirations. That is important to note. Fourthly, the draft resolution underlines that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be aligned with efforts towards broader regional peace. The Arab Peace Initiative is a historic proposal in that regard. As Arab States should reach out to Israel, so should Israel reach out to Arab States.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“At the same time, the Palestinian Authority has an absolute obligation to dismantle the infrastructure of terror in its territories, reform its security services and end incitement. Progress is being made, but it is incomplete. Sustained political will, as well as international support, is required. The peace and economic growth that resulted from Israeli and Palestinian security cooperation in Jenin and from international support is in stark contrast to the suffering that blighted that city in 2003. In recent weeks, Palestinian security forces have deployed to Hebron and have performed well in a volatile environment. Thirdly, the draft resolution underscores that peace will be built upon mutual recognition, freedom from violence and terror, the two-State solution and previous agreements and obligations.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The international conferences in Paris, Bethlehem and Berlin were critical in supporting those efforts. The United States has become the largest bilateral donor to the Palestinians. We continue to support the Palestinian Authority with direct budget assistance, funding for high-impact projects and the promotion of efforts to link security, governance and economic development. Secondly, the draft resolution reiterates the importance of fulfilling obligations under the Road Map. Neither party should undertake any activity that contravenes Road Map obligations or prejudices the final status negotiations. The views of the United States have been made very clear in that regard, especially in connection with settlement activity.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The Annapolis process has advanced under the leadership of President Abbas, Prime Minister Olmert and Foreign Minister Livni, and these advances must be preserved and built upon. The commitment to negotiations is not a matter of lip service. It is about genuine commitment to the two-State solution and the necessary foundations of trust between the parties to turn that solution into reality. As the Quartet affirmed yesterday, lasting peace will result from mutually reinforcing efforts on the political track, on building the institutions of a Palestinian State and on improving conditions on the ground. None of those tracks can succeed in isolation. As negotiations proceed, Israel and the Palestinians must ensure that life improves for millions of Palestinians.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“First, it confirms the irreversibility of the bilateral negotiations and endorses the parties' brave efforts. Brinksmanship and dramatic last-minute 3 attempts to forge a lasting peace have not succeeded in the past. There is no substitute for the Annapolis process, and stagnation is not an option. In their historic briefing for the Quartet on 9November, President Abbas and Foreign Minister Livni described their shared vision of a Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel, and pledged to continue their negotiation, even in times of political transition. They also described the understanding that governs their negotiation and confirmed the comprehensive nature of their effort, which is to build peace, both from the top down and from the bottom up.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“But it is incumbent upon the international community to provide support to their efforts and to create the political context within which their negotiations can prosper. It is for that reason that we are gathered here today, to consider a draft resolution sponsored by the United States and the Russian Federation to chart the way forward. It builds upon the work of the international community through the Quartet, and I commend my colleagues from the United Nations, the European Union and the Russian Federation for their service in the pursuit of peace. This draft resolution describes the contours of the negotiations and defines the role of the international community, which will prevent a return to violence and the hopelessness of a second intifada, when peace was a distant dream. It has several elements.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The support of the United States and the international community for the parties' efforts has not been sustained by false hope or ignorance of the challenges, but by a genuine belief in the sincerity of the parties' commitment, in the progress they have made and continue to make and in the prospects for success if they continue down this path. The United States has a national interest in the conclusion of a final treaty, and it is in the long-term interest of Israel to provide a more hopeful society for Palestinians. The establishment of the State of Palestine is long overdue, and there should be an end to the occupation that began in 1967. Above all, as our Egyptian friends reminded the Quartet yesterday, this is a bilateral process, and the two parties will have to conclude a final agreement.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Building on this new dynamic, President Bush convened the Annapolis conference in November 2007, 08-65213 the first major Middle East peace conference in 16 years and the only one of its kind to be held on United States soil. Representatives of over 50 countries, including 14 Arab States, sat with the Israeli Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Defence Minister to pursue a different future for the region. Since that day, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have bravely demonstrated their commitment to peace through continuous bilateral and substantial negotiations on all the core issues. They made the strategic choice to, as President Bush has said, defeat an ideology of hatred with an ideology of hope.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“Reforms within the Palestinian Authority in 2003 inspired hope that the Palestinians would finally have the leadership they deserved, and yet these reforms proved to be superficial and the hope proved to be deceptive. Palestinian elections in January 2005 and Israel's disengagement from Gaza later that year offered yet another opportunity for progress. But the victory of Hamas, the terrorist group committed to the destruction of Israel, in the 2006 elections that summer, and then the war in Lebanon ended that hope. Finally, in 2007, after Hamas had usurped power in Gaza, it was clear to all that there was no alternative to President Bush's vision of a State of Palestine and a State of Israel living side by side in peace and security.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The situation today in the Middle East is very different than when President Bush came to office in 2001. At that time, the Camp David effort had collapsed. Israelis and Palestinians were in a vicious cycle of violence. Suicide bombers were murdering innocent Israelis in cafes and restaurants and at Passover seders, leaving the rest of the population living in constant fear. Israeli military incursions left scores of Palestinians dead and wounded, neighbourhoods destroyed and the economy in shambles. No image better captures that desperate time than the siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Yet, in spite of those tragedies, the cycle of violence continued. Each time a ray of hope penetrated the darkness, it was snuffed out by intolerance.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source
“The United States of America will be asking that the Council convene again to take up the matter of one Member of the United Nations calling for the destruction of another Member of the United Nations in a way that simply should not be allowed, ifI may be pardoned for saying so in polite company.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“Finally, it is certainly the obligation of the international community to speak loudly and firmly against terrorism and extremism in all their forms. The taking of innocent life is never acceptable, whatever its justification. Just as unacceptable is the kind of language that was heard in the General Assembly yet again this week. The President of Iran - who unfortunately represents a great people, the Iranian people, who, as a whole, I believe, do not hold his views - said that another Member of the United Nations should be wiped from the face of the map, destroyed and should not exist. That is simply unacceptable. When the Security Council decides what really needs to taken up as a threat to international peace and security, I believe that that should be at the top of the list.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“I would hope that the States of the region will completely fulfil their pledges in an expeditious manner so that the Palestinian Authority can, under the Government of Salam Fayyad, meet its obligations to its people. However, the international community has other obligations as well. I ask that States of the region - and our Arab colleagues in particular - consider ways that they might reach out to Israel to demonstrate, in word and deed, that it is understood that a comprehensive solution requires full understanding that Israel belongs in the Middle East and will remain in the Middle East as a valued partner. In that regard, I take note of the Arab peace initiative, which is an important step in that direction, but I hope that more can be done.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“The United States' position on the fulfilment of those obligations by both Israel and the Palestinians is very clear. We have spoken to them. I want to note, too, that the international community has other obligations and we need to make certain that we remain focused on them. First, we must support the parties in their bilateral negotiations so that they might come to a lasting peace. Secondly, we must to insist that all parties live up to their road map obligations. Thirdly, we must provide financial assistance, particularly to the Palestinian National Authority. Here, I would like to note that the United States has provided historic levels of assistance to the Authority, including through mechanisms that we have never used before: direct budget support from the American taxpayer to the Palestinian Authority.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“I note, for instance, the meeting between President Peres and President Abu Mazen earlier today and the meeting earlier this week between Foreign Minister Livni and Abu Alaa. I note also that President Bush met yesterday with President Abbas and that I will do so later today. I want to note also that the Quartet will meet later today to discuss the Annapolis process and how to bring support to the parties as they seek a comprehensive peace. The Quartet is the proper forum for those discussions and I very much look forward to that meeting later on today. I want to note that the Annapolis process expects not only political negotiations, but also progress on the ground, particularly for people of the Palestinian territories, and the fulfilment of road map obligations.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“I come to the Council at a time when I think it will be very well understood that the United States of America, President Bush and myself personally have been very committed to the Annapolis process and to finding a lasting and permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the establishment of a Palestinian State to live side by side in peace, security and democracy with the people of Israel. I come to the Council at a time when we can all look back on just one year ago when there was no peace process. Now there is a viable, robust peace process. I come to the Council at a time when Israelis and Palestinians are continuing their negotiations towards the establishment of a two-State solution despite complications on both sides.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“That resolution is being implemented, but there is much work to do. I look forward to the continued engagement of this body to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) so that the people of Lebanon might also live in peace and so that the Government of Lebanon might fully extend its authority throughout its territory.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“We have called for an increase in donor support, and we have asked both parties to fully implement their responsibilities under the Agreement on Movement and Access, so that economic life can be reborn in the Palestinian territory. The Quartet has declared the urgent need to make progress. I ask the members of the Council to support the Quartet's efforts as we seek to help Israelis and Palestinians achieve the conditions necessary to move forward and to build the foundation for a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The United States, I want to assure the Council, is fully committed to this goal and to working actively and urgently to achieve it. In closing, let me just note that the last time we were in this Chamber it was to adopt resolution 1701 (2006), which brought an end to the fighting in Lebanon.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“We continue to urge all parties to foster a positive and hopeful atmosphere in which those talks might take place. And to this end we call again for the unconditional release of Israel Defense Forces Corporal Shalit, We also call for the immediate and unconditional release of the other two Israeli soldiers, who are being held by Hizbollah: Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. The United States is, of course, mindful of the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people, and we have substantially increased our direct assistance to the Palestinians to $468 million, in a package that includes $275 million in humanitarian aid. Yesterday, we and other members of the Quartet agreed to extend and expand the temporary international mechanism to ensure that Palestinian citizens can receive necessary assistance.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“The United States has unequivocally declared our intention to support the re-emergence of such a partner, and, together with other members of the Quartet, we have called upon the Palestinian Authority to commit to the three principles of the Quartet: renouncing terror and violence, recognizing the right of Israel to exist and accepting previous agreements and obligations, including the road map. We welcome President Abbas's efforts to achieve a unity government that reflects the Quartet principles and that can facilitate engagement on a range of political, security and economic concerns. We also welcome the meeting in New York, on Monday, of Israeli Foreign Minister Livni and President Abbas, and we are encouraged by statements by Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas indicating a willingness to resume direct talks.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“To this end, the President directed me to work with moderate regional leaders to help Palestinians reform their security services and to support leaders from both sides as they work together to resolve their differences. President Abbas and Prime Minister Olmert are committed to peace. I look forward to working with them, with our Quartet partners and with our regional friends to bring about the conditions that will allow us to accelerate progress on the road map. This progress depends on many obligations that both sides must fulfil. It depends, of course, on a true Palestinian partner committed to peace.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“First, I should like to thank the presidency of the Security Council for arranging this very important meeting on the initiative of the Arab League. Thank you very much for being here, Minister. I should also like to welcome the presence of President Abbas in this Chamber. I believe that this is a very important discussion, and the United States is very pleased to participate. On Tuesday, in the General Assembly, President Bush affirmed the United States commitment to the vision of two States - Israel and a viable, independent Palestine - living side by side in peace and security. The President believes strongly that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in dignity and with the ability to pursue their aspirations.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“It is now the solemn responsibility of the international community to help the people of Lebanon and the people of Israel to transform this tragedy into opportunity - an opportunity to overcome old patterns 06-4649] of violence and to build a new foundation for stable, sustainable and comprehensive peace. We have embarked upon an ambitious course. Yet it is the right course. It is the only realistic and effective course, and we must see it through, for it is the only way to help the people of Lebanon, the people of Israel and all the people of the Middle East secure the lasting peace that they both desire and deserve.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Through our common efforts, we must help the people of Lebanon to emerge from this conflict more prosperous and stronger than ever. The past month has been marked by overwhelming suffering, heartache and loss, both in Lebanon and in Israel. The draft resolution is refreshingly clear that this tragedy began six years after Israel withdrew completely from Lebanon and Hizbollah crossed an international boundary, captured and killed Israeli soldiers and began firing thousands of rockets into Israeli cities. Hizbollah and its sponsors have brought devastation upon the people of Lebanon, dragging them into a war that they did not choose and exploiting them as human shields. The people of the Middle East have lived too long at the mercy of extremists. It is time to build a more hopeful future. The draft resolution shows us the way.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Let me join the Secretary-General in applauding the extraordinary work of humanitarian workers and United Nations workers who, at great risk to themselves, have taken up the cause of suffering people during this turbulent time. The United States has already committed substantial resources to the humanitarian efforts in Lebanon and Israel. In the critical days and weeks following a cessation of hostilities, we plan to do even more - beginning now - by increasing our immediate assistance to Lebanon to $50 million. The United States will coordinate closely with other major donors, with the international financial institutions and with all who are committed to Lebanon's future. We will also encourage the active involvement of the private sector in Lebanon's reconstruction.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source