We share the view of the OSCE (the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) Observer Mission on the parliamentary elections. That assessment was that despite some improvement, there were major irregularities and fraud that are of serious concern,
Nothing in this acquisition has anything to do with the responsibility for security in American ports. That remains very firmly in the hands of the Department of Homeland Security. What we're talking about is the management of some port operations.
I would characterize it as something that we wish were not taking place, but see it in the context of ongoing attacks and failure to address the security problem.
Frankly, that's one of the reasons why, after having tried to resolve this issue through negotiations and through a good and reasonable proposal from Russia, we're having to go to the Security Council.
We have been in touch with both countries to express the view that we urge them to come to a compromise that meets the needs of both, underscoring the importance of security of supply and stability of prices.
We will work with the government of Iraq and security officials of Iraq to bring those responsible to justice.
The United States is going to push for this, whether it's the president of the Security Council or not. We used up the month of our presidency of the Security Council to move this ball forward as fast as we could and as far as we could.
Syria is obliged to abide by the terms of security council resolutions. They are clearly not co-operating and this is a matter of serious concern.
targeted health interventions for children and small-scale food security projects in North Korea.
There was a security consideration. If they can take over and they can move to intercept and otherwise disrupt those who are bent on attacking the transfer of sovereignty, then that's one more blow against the terrorists.