US Department of State Dispatch articles from March 1996

US Department of State Dispatch archives from March 1996

A democratic and undivided Europe in our times.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Foreign Minister Zieleniec, fellow foreign ministers, ladies and gentlemen: I would like to speak with you today about what we must do to fulfill the promise of our time--an undivided Europe of free nations stretching from Russia in the east to...

Progress in implementing the Dayton Accords.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; includes the agreed measures)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Secretary Christopher Opening statement at press conference following meetings to assess compliance with the Dayton accords, Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 1996. Secretary Christopher. Good evening. We meet today on the eve of D-plus-90....

U.S. commitment to a comprehensive test ban treaty.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Good morning. I have just come from a series of meetings with the key representatives of the Conference on Disarmament, which, of course, is the organization negotiating the comprehensive test ban treaty. I am convinced that now, 35 years...

The U.S. and the new independent states cooperate to secure a peaceful, democratic, undivided Europe. (includes a Dept. of State statement)(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Spokesman Nicholas Burns; Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Secretary Christopher, President Kuchma Remarks prior to press conference, Kiev, Ukraine, March 19, 1996. President Kuchma. It is a pleasure to welcome our honorable guest, State Secretary Mr. Christopher, here in Ukraine. Right now some...

U.S. assistance to Ukraine: overcoming the tragedy of Chernobyl.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Good afternoon and thank you so much, Dr. Urin. I have just had a tremendously moving tour of this hospital. It brought home to me the terrible harm that the Chernobyl tragedy continues to do to the people of Ukraine. I particularly want to...

U.S.-CZech Republic relations.(Sec, of State Warren Christopher; Czech President Vaclav Havel)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Secretary Christopher. I have just had a very pleasant conversation with President Havel. He is one of the true leaders for the world to see and know, and I always enjoy my conversations with him. We talked about Bosnia, and the President...

The U.S. and Russia: cooperating to advance common interests.(Sec, of State Warren Christopher; Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny M. Primakov)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Foreign Minister Primakov. The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Warren Christopher, has paid an official visit to Russia. We held talks and he was received today by President Yeltain. We held discussions yesterday and today and these discussions...

Advancing U.S.-Russia effort for peace in Bosnia.(Sec, of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Foreign Minister Primakov, distinguished foreign ministers, Prime Minister Bildt, General Joulwan, distinguished international representatives: I am honored to join you today in Moscow as we advance our common effort to help Bosnia achieve...

U.S. provides urgent economic assistance to Bosnia. (White House statement, White House fact sheet)(White House Press Sec. Michael D. McCurry)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Quick Impact Assistance Package For Bosnia Nears Completion Statement by White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry, Washington, DC, March 20, 1996. The "Quick Impact" package of urgent assistance to Bosnia-Herzegovina that President Clinton...

Foreign policy on the cheap: you get what you pay for.(Ambassador Craig Johnstone, Director Resources, Plans and Policy)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... President Wethington, Dr. Stempel, Congressman Mazzoli: I am delighted to be here today. I suppose that I should start by telling you that I come originally from Washington State, not from Washington, DC--a distinction it appears important to...

Turkey hosts conference on behalf of the Bosnian Federation.(Deputy Sec. Strobe Talbott)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... On behalf of Ambassador Grossman, Principal Deputy Under Secretary Lodal, and the rest of the American delegation, I would like to thank Under Secretary Oymen and the Turkish Government for so generously hosting this important conference. It...

The United States and the security of Taiwan.(Winston Lord, Asst. Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs)(Transcript)
March 25, 1996... Mr. Chairman, members of the committee: I welcome the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss one of the United States' most urgent and central policy issues in Asia. It is also one of the most difficult. I commend you for addressing...

The summit of peacemakers: a united front against terrorism.(Pres. Bill Clinton; Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak; Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... President Clinton Remarks by the President at the opening of the Summit of Peacemakers, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, March 13, 1996. President Clinton. Thank you very much, President Mubarak. Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Heads of State,...

U.S. expresses sympathy and outrage over terrorist bombings in Israel and announces measures for support.(Pres. Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... Text of videotaped statement by President Clinton to the people of Israel, released by the White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Washington, DC, March 5, 1996 (introductory remarks deleted). Over the last week, the world has watched in...

International Women's Day: celebrating remarkable achievements.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... Welcome remarks at International Women's Day ceremony, Washington, DC, March 11, 1996 Distinguished Members of Congress, ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, and guests: I am glad to welcome you this morning. On this International Women's Day,...

Support for democracy and the U.S. national interest.(Deputy Sec. Strobe Talbott)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... Remarks before the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC, March 1, 1996 (introductory remarks deleted) My topic this afternoon is support for democracy as a factor in American foreign policy and as a means of advancing...

American eagle or ostrich: challenges for U.S. leadership in the post-Cold War world.(Deputy Sec. Strobe Talbott)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... Twelve hours ago, a U.S. Air Force C-141 landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, carrying the most sophisticated explosive-detection equipment in the world and a team of American technical experts. Meanwhile, the President and Secretary...

Defining missions, setting deadlines: meeting new security challenges in the post-Cold War world.(Anthony Lake, Asst. to the President for National Security Affairs)(Transcript)
March 18, 1996... I want to speak with you today about the most difficult issue any president has to address: when to use American force and to put young Americans in harm's way abroad. This is a good time for this discussion. Six weeks from now, the last of...

U.S. and the UN respond to Cuban shootdown of civilian aircraft. (Pres. Bill Clinton; UN Security Council Presidential Statement)(Transcript)
March 11, 1996... Statement by the President, Washington, DC, February 26, 1996, Good afternoon. Two days ago, in broad daylight and without justification, Cuban military aircraft shot down two civilian planes in international airspace. Search-and-rescue...

Promoting human rights reflects U.S. ideals, advances interests.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Under Sec. Timothy E. Wirth; Asst. Sec. Cathy Shattuck)(Transcript)
March 11, 1996... Secretary Christopher. Good afternoon. Today I'm transmitting to the Congress the State Department's 20th Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. A central principle of our American foreign policy is that promoting human rights...

British and Irish prime ministers announce path to negotiations for peace in Northern Ireland. (goal is all-parties negotiations by June 10, 1006)(Pres. Bill Clinton)(Brief Article)(Transcript)
March 11, 1996... Statement by President Clinton released by the White House Office of the Press Secretary, Washington, DC, February 28, 1996. I welcome the announcement made today by British Prime Minister Major and Irish Prime Minister Bruton of a path to...

The UN: what's in it for the U.S.?(Madeleine K. Albright, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations)(Transcript)
March 11, 1996... Address to the Women's Fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, Raleigh, North Carolina, March 4, 1996 I am delighted to be here with Governor Hunt, Chairman Helms, Ambassador Hyde, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Larkin, and all...

International environmental and resource concerns.(Nicholas Burns, State Dept. Spokesman)(Transcript)
March 11, 1996... Statement by Department Spokesman Nicholas Burns, Washington, DC, February 14, 1996. At the senior staff meeting this morning, Secretary Christopher launched an initiative to improve the way environmental issues are integrated into the...

Fact sheet: U.S. oceans policy and the Law of the Sea Convention. (includes the text of the agreement)
March 11, 1996... On July 29, 1994, the Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was adopted and opened for signature at the United Nations in New York. The Agreement fundamentally changed...

Shaping a new world: U.S. and Brazilian leadership in a democratic, prosperous hemisphere.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... In the mid-19th century, the famous English explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton wrote that "Hospitality is the greatest delay in Brazilian travel... you may do what you like; you may stay for a month, but not for a day." I decided to take his...

U.S. reaffirms partnership with a democratic El Salvador.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Good morning. President Salguero, members of the National Assembly: First, let me say how much I appreciate that warm welcome. I noticed that you were all here when they called the roll. That's a much better record than some other parliaments...

The U.S. and Central America: working together to advance common goals.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher; El Salvador President Armando Calderon Sol)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... President Armando Calderon Sol (as translated by interpreter). First of all, I want to say that El Salvador is honored by the visit of the Heads of State of Central America, the Prime Minister of Belize, and the Secretary of State of the United...

The U.S. and Central America: working in partnership for the environment.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Good morning. President Zablah, thank you very much for that nice introduction. I also want to thank you for disrupting your schedule in order to hear a few words from me. I want to begin this morning by extending my condolences for the passing...

U.S.-Chile relations: a successful partnership.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher; Chile Foreign Minister Insulza)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Secretary Christopher Remarks upon arrival, Santiago, Chile, February 27, 1996. Mr. Minister, thank you very much for that warm welcome. I am delighted to be here in Santiago. Being here on behalf of President Clinton and the American...

The U.S. and Argentina: strengthening the partnership.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Recognizing Argentina's International Commitments Remarks upon arrival, Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 28, 1996. Good afternoon. I am very privileged and pleased to visit Argentina on behalf of the United States and President Clinton....

Argentine troops join the peacekeeping mission in Croatia.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Foreign Minister Di Tella, General Diaz, distinguished guests, and particularly members of the Argentine armed forces: It gives me great pleasure to meet with you today at this monument honoring your country's greatest hero. Many years ago,...

The U.S. and Argentina: forging a strong global partnership.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... I am delighted to join Foreign Minister Di Tella here in Buenos Aires, especially so soon after our meeting only a month ago in Washington. You know this is a very special day; it is a day that comes only once every four years. I hope that it...

Strengthening and renewing the growing U.S.-Brazil partnership.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher; Brazil Foreign Minister Lampreia)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Secretary Christopher Remarks upon arrival, Brasilia, Brazil, march 1, 1996. It is a great pleasure for me to come to a resurgent, dynamic, and democratic Brazil. Today marks the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to Brazil since...

U.S.-Brazil launch common agenda on the environment.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Thank you. This institute has been collaborating for many years with our Smithsonian Institution to study the impact of human behavior on the rain forest. I want to acknowledge my colleague here from Washington, Thomas Lovejoy of the...

Strengthening the relationship between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.(Secretary of State Warren Christopher; Trinidad Prime Minister Basdeo Panday)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Arrival Remarks Remarks upon arrival, Trinidad and Tobago Piarco, Trinidad, West Indies, March 3, 1996. Secretary Christopher. Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me say, Mr. Prime Minister, I have already discovered your warmth...

U.S. relations with Trinidad and Tobago: a record of investment and economic cooperation.(Trinidad Prime Minister Basdeo Panday; US Ambassador Brian Donnelly; US Assistant Secretary of State Alexander; US OAS Ambassador Hattie Babbitt)(Transcript)
March 4, 1996... Prime Minister Panday. Mr. Chairman, Assistant Secretary of State, our kind hosts, colleagues, Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Mr. Assistant Secretary, it is indeed a singular privilege and honor for me to add a few...

The Dayton Peace Accords: General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (part 1)(Supplement)
March 1, 1996... General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina Annex 1-A: Military Aspects of the Peace Settlement NATO - Bosnia SOFA and Related Side-Letters NATO - Croatia SOFA NATO - FRY SOFA ...

The Dayton Peace Accords: General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (part 2)(Supplement)
March 1, 1996... The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Republika Srpska (the "Parties") have agreed as follows: CHAPTER ONE: PROTECTION ARTICLE I Rights of Refugees and Displaced Persons 1....