There are those who would argue that conversion is not proliferation-significant because it does not produce weapons-grade material, but from our perspective, conversion is another step forward to acquire enrichment capability.

Iran must not be allowed to violate its international commitments and must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

Are bombs the only way of setting fire to the spirit of a people? Is the human will as inert as the past two world-wide wars would indicate?

As a first step, we envision a call (by the council) for Iran to cooperate with the IAEA and take the steps identified by the board to restore confidence. The council will then be able to provide the wider authority the Agency needs to investigate Iran's deeply troubling nuclear activities.

We are not now seeking sanctions or other punitive measures on Iran. We seek a carefully calibrated approach in which the [security] council applies escalating measures on Iran's regime.

I think Turkey has a very important role to play in achieving a diplomatic settlement.