Richard Boucher Civilian Quotations

We'll have to work out mechanisms in the agreement -- work out a framework in the resolution or some other mechanism, ... So that these states are allowed to continue to do what they need to do vis-a-vis their trade with Iraq, and particularly in civilian goods for the people of Iraq.

so-called National Liberation Army, which has threatened civilians and deliberately puts civilians into jeopardy.

We strongly condemn the rebel group ... for endangering the civilian population and ... making it difficult, if not impossible, for aid workers.

The latest information on Russian operations in Chechnya indicates a continuation of human rights violations and the use of overwhelming force against civilian targets.