credible reports that the Iraqi regime may have ordered the summary execution of hundreds, if not thousands, of political detainees.

When once a decision is reached and execution is the order of the day, dismiss absolutely all responsibility and care about the outcome

We want to develop a good relationship with them as they transform themselves into a politically oriented organization under a Kosovo living in peace, under the terms of the interim accord.

When you chop the herb you're bruising it -- releasing those precious oils onto the cutting board. I want you to slice it so the oil will release in your mouth when you bite into it.

Given the state of insecurity in this country, the attempts to create chaos, we had to do our best to protect the people from the forces of insecurity and criminality,

As a practical matter ... we don't believe that the dispatch of armed U.N. peacekeepers before August 30 is possible at this point.