Daniel Fried
Daniel Fried
Daniel Fried is a senior career diplomat of the United States who carries the rank of Ambassador and currently serves as Coordinator for Sanctions Policy. He served as a Special Envoy to facilitate the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp located in Cuba until January 2013. Fried's Guantanamo office was shut down on January 28, 2013. Previously, he was the top U.S. diplomat in Europe, and prior to that he was the U.S. Ambassador to Poland...
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Whatever our differences, Europe, America and the nations of the Middle East must support Iraqis as they build their institutions of freedom. And those of us who are willing must stay by their side to provide security until Iraqis themselves can meet those needs.
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We did not agree on some issues. I made it clear that the United States supports civil society including NGOs (non-governmental organizations) around the world.
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We do want to cooperate, but it has to be across the board, not just on counterterrorism and security but also to support democratic and market reforms, ... very disappointing.
across democratic market security support
We do want to cooperate, but it has to be across the board, not just on counter-terrorism and security but also to support democratic and market reforms,
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We have supported Russia's proposal to Iran with respect to nuclear fuel enrichment on Russian territory and it's a pity that Iran has not accepted this.
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Our interests in security and our interests in democracy are indivisible,
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will consult with our European friends and evaluate whether what we are doing is sufficient. I can't answer your questions about decisions that haven't been made, but this is something we are actively reviewing.
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Some governments are enthusiastic. Some are reserved. I suspect some governments are wary,
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We, the Americans, want to work with Europe and with reformers and those in the broader Middle East who want to work with us to resolve this issue in ways that respect everyone's values.
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is not a price for the right to have a base, it is a payment for material services provided by the Uzbek side.
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Of these, only a small fraction has the potential to cross the critical threshold into terrorism. Still, a mere handful of extremists can carry out a devastating terrorist attack.
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The Uzbek government made it clear that we need to leave the base, and we intend to leave it without further discussion.
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Aliyev wants to have good relations with the United States. He feels that is in his own interest, ... He does seem to be somewhat responsive.
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At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that.