John Bolton
John Bolton
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth20 November 1948
CountryUnited States of America
flexible format forward looking prepared
We're looking forward to Monday, ... We are prepared to be flexible on format and process.
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We are continuing to press hard for effective U.N. management reforms, ... We know the outcome document will only be a first step. But the first step is important.
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We are looking for a strong resolution for the council that will reflect the unified opinion about the seriousness of this matter and the importance of everybody co-operating.
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We're going to study it very carefully, and based on what's in there, decide what our next course of action might be,
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We're just pleased with the outcome of the five countries that have been elected. It's a major opportunity for them to participate in the work of the United Nations,
confident
We're confident that we're going to get it approved.
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We have a sense of urgency about this ... There is a need to move expeditiously.
confidence council human rights sufficient text
We did not have sufficient confidence in this text to be able to say that the Human Rights Council will be better than its predecessor.
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We think a resolution would be appropriate at this point. I think highlighting the areas of deficiency in Syria 's performance ... would be important to show the Council's continuing resolve.
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There are a lot of different ideas, ... We have a lot of work to do. ... But I think this is going to be an open, transparent process, and we'll work as late as we need to and see if we can come up with a strong outcome document.
couple rock roll weeks
We are going to rock and roll for a couple of weeks and see how it goes. It will be arduous.
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When a rocket is launched, as it picks up speed and moves down range it goes through a period of aerodynamic turbulence much like Security Council resolutions, ... We're now in the period of aerodynamic turbulence.
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very dramatic news about the extent of Syrian involvement and involvement by top officials in the Lebanese government in this assassination.
given
We haven't given up anything that we have deemed important,