Fred Eckhard
Fred Eckhard
advised chief concern general nations secretary security staff trip united visit
United Nations security had a general concern about the secretary general's visit to this region. But in the end, the chief of staff advised the secretary general to make the trip anyway.
across asia caused learn life loss massive profoundly series southeast waves
was profoundly saddened to learn of the massive loss of life and destruction caused by a series of earthquakes and tidal waves across Southeast Asia today.
agreements both confirm confirmed details further higher indeed levels pleased position progress provide various
We are pleased to confirm ... that indeed some progress was tentatively made on various important issues. We are not in a position to provide further details of the agreements ... because they still need to be fleshed out and confirmed by higher levels on both sides.
again avoid begun border concerned crossing days deeply fighting recent refugees renewed western
We are deeply concerned about the implications this announcement will have for Rwandan refugees who have begun crossing the border again in recent days to avoid renewed fighting in western Rwanda.
candidates considered left names rejected suggest
Twenty-five candidates already considered and rejected doesn't suggest that there are many names left to consider.
complicate concerned concerning release remaining
we are concerned that it could complicate the arrangements that are now under way concerning the release of the remaining detainees.
defend effect hope ourselves preparing
We'll do what we have to do to defend ourselves and the (Sierra Leone) government. We hope that it's not going to come to a pitched battle, but in effect we're preparing for one.
growing mission pains
We ... have experienced some law-and-order problems, and some other growing pains of the mission can be aired at this meeting.
assume entitled exchanges indeed practice speak therefore
Those who speak to the secretary-general are entitled to assume that their exchanges are confidential. The secretary-general therefore would want this practice stopped, if indeed it exists.
expect meet rome therefore
We have set up an appointment for Mugabe to meet the secretary-general in Rome therefore we do expect him to be in Rome.
coalition forces secure step support taking
We're taking every step we can with the support of the coalition forces to secure our headquarters compound.
violations
We know that the violations can be controlled.