Thomas Pickering
Thomas Pickering
believe developed however relationship russia sharp sustain
We believe we have developed a relationship with Russia that can sustain controversy, differences and difficulties, however sharp they may become,
best constantly foreign happen incumbent learn lessons past review security sure
We know foreign governments want our technology. We know they will go to all lengths to get it, ... It is incumbent upon us to have the best security practices, constantly to review them, learn the lessons from the past and make sure that it doesn't happen again.
restraint urged wise
We've urged the Pakistanis to take the statesman-like course, the wise course, and the restraint course.
conclude despite fact gains hard inform judgments military negotiate possible rational seems side sides solution war
It is not hard to conclude that no military solution seems possible despite the fact that the war seesaws, and one side gains or loses, ... It does seem rational --and sometimes rationality doesn't inform all of these judgments -- that the two sides should negotiate together.
colombia committing forces providing
There is no plan, and there is no proposal, and there is no idea of committing American forces in Colombia to do anything but ... providing training.
financial signs stress
there are no signs of stress in the financial sector.