I want to praise you for your comments and I want to make one important explanation because, to a very considerable extent, we are part of the reason for this delay in the United Nations peacekeeping. I would just like to repeat to my dear friend from South Africa what I said to President Mbeki and …
The three Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairmen — France, the Russian Federation and the United States — believe that, due to their role in the Nagorny-Karabakh conflict settlement process, we should abstain in the voting on any amendment to the language …
My delegation reluctantly joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Humanitarian assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia”. The United States regrets that the nomenclature used in the General Assembly in referring to
The General Assembly has made this position clear since 1992 by ref…
The United States is pleased to be part of a major international effort to respond to possible Y2K problems. We recognize the importance of global cooperation on this issue. With the rollover a scant 16 days away, there is still work that we all must focus on for now and for after 1 January. The Uni…
I am honoured to represent the United States today and to speak for the first time from this historic podium to commemorate and mark the passing of President Franjo Tudjman of Croatia.
I knew him well and worked with him closely. He was a major historical figure, and he has written an important pag…
I will try to follow your five-minute rule, Sir. I apologize for leaving the meeting briefly, but I believe it was necessary — indeed, essential — for me to speak in the General Assembly on the passing of President Franjo Tudjman of Croatia.
I want to praise the United Kingdom for calling this impo…
The United States is pleased to be sponsoring draft resolution A/54/L.58, which highlights the international community’s commitment to addressing the devastating effects of 20 years of civil war in Afghanistan and the mistaken policies of authorities there. My country continues to be concerned about…
We are especially pleased that today's session is in an open forum, and commend you, Mr. President, for the initiative, which demonstrates the commitment not only of the Security Council, but also of the broader international community, to assist the people of Sierra Leone to achieve the peace that …
The United States interprets paragraph 8 of the resolution just adopted as encouraging contacts between the international financial institutions and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) secretariat, an action that we welcome. However, in many cases specific international financial institution…
My delegation would like to underscore the high importance that the United States places on enhancing and protecting the rights of all children throughout the world. We look forward to participating actively in the preparatory committee in the years 2000 and 2001. We welcome the report of the Secret…
My delegation regrets that we once again had to vote against the draft resolution (A/54/L.50) on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. While we wish to state our deep appreciation for the improvements on the overall text of this year…
The United States has a deep and enduring interest in the welfare of Iraqi citizens living under the regime of Saddam Hussein. We took a leading role in shaping the oil-for-food programme from its original conception shortly after the liberation of Kuwait in 1991. We note with satisfaction the docum…
My Government opposes the four draft resolutions under agenda item 44, entitled “Question of Palestine”. The first three of these draft resolutions support institutions whose activities and approach to the issues are unbalanced and outdated. They barely take note of the considerable achievements tha…
The United States continues to support a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. We will do everything we can to assist the parties to reach a negotiated agreement which will resolve their differences.
The situation in the Middle East has changed significantly since the last sessi…
The United States strongly endorses this proposal to continue the Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) until 15 March 2000. This action gives the United Nations the valuable time needed to recruit the technically skilled personnel required to fulfil the mandate of the follow-on mission, the In…
It is a pleasure for me to be here this morning to address this important topic. As Secretary of State Albright has said, democracy is always and everywhere a work in progress. Over the past 10 years the global growth of democracy
Cooperation among people and Governments is essential if human right…
Thank you, Mr. President, for calling this public meeting on such an important subject.
I also want to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and all that he has done personally to strengthen the Security Council's role in preventing armed conflict and dealing with its consequences.
The Uni…
The United States has once again abstained in the voting on the draft resolution on this subject due to our belief that internationally recognized zones should be created through multilateral regional forums and not through United Nations resolutions.
The United States delegation supports the positive role that sports can play towards achieving a peaceful and better world. In particular, it believes in the Olympic ideal and encourages
The United States delegation has co-sponsored the Assembly's adoption of five previous resolutions in this vein …
I am speaking on behalf of Rear Admiral J. S. Carmichael, who regrets that he is unable to be here today owing to weather conditions in Washington.
My delegation has the honour to introduce, on behalf of the other sponsors, the draft resolution entitled “Agreement for the Implementation of the Prov…
