Richard Boucher
Richard Boucher
Richard A. Boucheris an American diplomat who was Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developmentfrom 2009 until 2013. He took up post on 5 November 2009. Prior to joining OECD, he was the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, a post he took up on February 21, 2006. The Bureau of South Asian Affairs was expanded to include the nations of Central Asia shortly before his confirmation...
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It was a direct discussion between the two of them about the issues.
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There were numerous, reliable accounts of irregularities in today's voting. The world is watching these elections and the response of the authorities in Belgrade very closely.
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that they are indeed raising these issues of the importance of getting back to the six-party talks.
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For our part, the United States stands ready to return to the talks to discuss the proposals that have been on the table since June.
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the movement of this office was part of the investigation process, and has been considered for some time.
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I'd have to say these people who we're sending out will conduct assessments, provide advice, help people get organized,
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President Bush and Secretary Powell have discussed with President Jiang and other Chinese leaders the need for a dialogue with the Dalai Lama or with his representatives,
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funds for family planning and reproductive health will be spent through U.S. Agency for International Development programs and not through the U.N. Population Fund.
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look into the circumstances of the procurement effort by the Iraqis, the nature of the equipment, (and) what transfers did or did not occur.
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looking at ways to provide additional immediate support to the Macedonian Government.
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I don't have anything to say on what Sen. Warner might have said.
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At this point, there's nothing set ... The Chinese are working this one, and when they have something to tell us, I'm sure they will.
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So it's an open question as to whether one will be able to say that they got a fair trial or not, particularly given what we know about the Chinese legal system.
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I wouldn't describe it a fait accompli ... We look to keep making progress on the issues of concern to us, and want to make sure that any further steps are part of that progress.