Madeline Albright

Over the next few days, ... I will be explaining the American position to leaders in the countries I visit read more

Over the next few days, ... I will be explaining the American position to leaders in the countries I visit while making it clear that in confronting the clear and present danger posed by Iraqi lawlessness, the diplomatic string is running out.

They don't have many issues left, but they cannot predict an agreement will be made by (Friday) morning.

They don't have many issues left, but they cannot predict an agreement will be made by (Friday) morning.

There is nothing inevitable about the tensions between our two countries or on the Korean peninsula or in the region,

There is nothing inevitable about the tensions between our two countries or on the Korean peninsula or in the region,

We do have a credible force in the region and are prepared to use it in an appropriate way at read more

We do have a credible force in the region and are prepared to use it in an appropriate way at a time of our choosing,

will not make a decision on sending U.S. troops until we have an agreement in hand and can evaluate whether read more

will not make a decision on sending U.S. troops until we have an agreement in hand and can evaluate whether it meets the conditions President Clinton has outlined.