He is doing what he can from his bully pulpit but he is not in a position to actively engage as a mediator without the cooperation of both sides,

This is not so. In any case, the issue is not the executive chairman. It is how to get on with the work of disarming Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction.

It's the strongest bully pulpit in the world. What he says is noted by everyone. Everyone may not agree or follow what he says, but clearly he has the ear of the world — and that's a very privileged position.

That is why not only we should ourselves engage in good deeds but also encourage others to do the same.

Engage yourself in all that is auspicious.

We will continue to engage Mellon. We're not walking away from the table.