US Department of State Dispatch articles from November 1995

US Department of State Dispatch archives from November 1995

U.S. support for implementing the Bosnian peace agreement(Pres. Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
November 27, 1995... Good evening. Last week, the warring factions in Bosnia reached a peace agreement as a result of our efforts in Dayton, Ohio, and the support of our European and Russian partners. Tonight, I want to speak with you about implementing the Bosnian...

Bosnia: an acid test of U.S. leadership.(Warren Christopher, Sec. of State)(Transcript)
November 27, 1995... Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On Monday night, President Clinton addressed the nation to explain why American troops should join our NATO allies to help peace take hold in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Secretary Perry, General Shalikashvili, and I are...

Combating nuclear smuggling.(Lynn E. Davis, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs)(Transcript)
November 27, 1995... I appreciate that your attention today and that of Americans is focused on the security challenge in Bosnia and implementing the peace agreements. But another critically important security challenge is combating nuclear smuggling. I would like...

APEC: making progress toward free trade through the Osaka Action Agenda. (Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting at Osaka, Japan)(Christopher Warren, Sec. of State)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... Minister Kono, Minister Hashimoto, Excellencies, colleagues, and friends: It is a pleasure to join you at this year's ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Let me take this opportunity to express my deep...

Restoring positive momentum in U.S.-China relations.(Christopher Warren, Sec. of State; Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... Secretary Christopher. Good afternoon. I am pleased to meet today with my colleague, Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen of China. Today marks my fourth meeting with the Vice Premier in the last 3 1/2 months, beginning with our...

APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration for Action. (released after Leaders' meeting in Osaka, Japan)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... Declaration released following the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Osaka, Japan, November 19, 1995. 1. We have gathered in Osaka to further advance the Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community. The Asia-Pacific is...

Joint statement: ensuring peace and stability in northeast Asia. (release following talks in Osaka, Japan)(Christopher Warren, Sec. of State; Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono; South Korean Foreign Minister Gong Ro-Myung)(Transcript)(Brief Article)
November 20, 1995... 1. The Foreign Ministers Gong Ro-Myung of the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.), Yohei Kono of Japan, and Secretary of State Warren Christopher of the United States (U.S.), participating in the 7th APEC Ministerial Meeting, held talks on the overall...

Fact sheet: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. (APEC)
November 20, 1995... The Asia-Pacific region, comprising some of the most dynamic economies in the world, has experienced unprecedented growth in the last two decades. Economic relations among economies of the region also have increased dramatically, fueled by...

Fact sheet: U.S. economic relations with East Asia and the Pacific.
November 20, 1995... Background The East Asian and Pacific region is the world's most economically dynamic area. Japan has become the second-largest economy and, with the United States, one of the world's leading aid donors. The region's newly industrialized...

Human rights in Vietnam.(Steven J, Coffey, Acting Asst. Sec. of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be here with you today to discuss how we are handling the issue of human rights with Vietnam. It goes without saying that few countries have elicited as much passionate debate...

U.S. leadership and the Balkan challenge.(Strobe Talbott, Deputy Secretary)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... Thank you, Bud [Karmin]. And thanks to all of you for the chance to be here today. I have been to many of these events over the years, and I am glad to return for the first time in an official capacity. I do so to discuss with you the American...

New U.S.-EURATOM agreement for peaceful nuclear cooperation. (European Atomic Energy Community)(Nicholas Burns, State Dept. Spokesman)(Transcript)
November 20, 1995... A new Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) was signed November 7 in Brussels, Belgium. The United States Representative to the European...

Assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.(Pres. Bill Clinton; Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... President Clinton Statement released by the White House, Office of the Press Secretary Washington, DC, November4,1995. The world has lost one of its greatest men - a warrior for his nation's freedom, and now a martyr for his nation...

The Amman Economic Summit: transforming the Middle East through a public-private partnership.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen: On behalf of President Clinton and the United States, I want to express my deep gratitude to King Hussein, Crown Prince Hassan, and the people of Jordan for hosting this economic summit. Your Majesty, for...

U.S. government and business advance the Middle East peace process.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Sec. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Secretary Christopher Thank you. Well, we are running on Middle East time. I am sorry we got a little behind, but the result of this is a happy one for you because I have thrown away my 45-minute speech and I am just going to thank you very...

Establishment of the Qatari-Palestinian Investment Fund.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Qatar Foreign Minister Shaikh Hamad bin Jasim Al Thani; PLO Chairman Yasir Arafat)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Foreign Minister Shaikh Hamad bin Jasim Al Thani Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. President Arafat, Mr. Secretary of State Christopher: It is our pleasure to be here to announce a new company - Al Sallam Company - which is being done with...

Exploration of new business opportunities in the Middle East.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Sec. of Commerce Ronald H. Brown; Jordanian Crown Price Prince Hassan)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Crown Prince Hassan With the participation of Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown, I would like to say that the day, from our perspective as hosts, has gone extremely well. I would like to commend the...

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia: working together for security, stability, and peace in the Middle East.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher; Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Secretary Christopher. Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome here to the State Department again His Royal Highness Prince Saud, a long-time friend of the United States and my friend, I'm glad to say. The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia's...

Containing Iran.(Peter Tarnoff, Under Sec. for Political Affairs)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... This Administration has maintained and intensified its efforts to contain Iranian actions and policies that threaten U.S. interests and values. We know we share that objective with Congress. Six months ago, President Clinton imposed an embargo...

Marine degradation from land-based activities: a global concern.(Vice-President Albert Gore Jr.)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Madam Executive Director, distinguished ministers, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for giving me the honor and opportunity to address such a dedicated and distinguished gathering - and at such a crucial moment for the world...

American fishermen to be reimbursed for Canadian 'transit fee.' (fee of $1,500 was exacted for passage between Vancouver Island and the Canadian Mainland on trips from Washington State to Alaska June-July 1994: includes affidavit sample)(Office of the Spokesman)(Brief Article)
November 13, 1995... Congress has authorized reimbursement payments to U.S. fishermen who in June and July of 1994 were forced by Canada to pay a "transit fee" to traverse the "Inside Passage" between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland, while...

U.S. policy to combat international narcotics trafficking and international crime.(Robert S. Gelbard, Asst. Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: Thank you for this opportunity to update you on the Administration's policy and programs to combat international narcotics and the growing transnational crime problem. Few American leaders have worked...

Joint communique of the 27th R.O.K.-U.S. Security Consultative meeting.(Republic of Korea and the United States)(Transcript)
November 13, 1995... 1. The 27th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) between the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) and the United States of America (U.S.) was held in Seoul, Korea on November 2-3, 1995. R.O.K. Minister of National Defense Lee Yang Ho and U.S. Secretary of...

The last best chance for peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina.(Pres. Bill Clinton, Sec. of State Warren Christopher, Asst. Secretary Strobe Talbott)(Transcript)
November 6, 1995... Opening statement by President Clinton at a press conference, Washington, DC, October 31, 1995. Good morning. I have just met with Secretary Christopher and our Bosnia negotiating team, led by Ambassador Holbrooke. As you know, they are...

Sustaining American leadership through NATO.(Pres. Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
November 6, 1995... Remarks at the Harry S Truman Library Institute, Washington, DC, October 25, 1995 (introductory remarks deleted) Because of the meetings I have just had at the United Nations and the work that we are doing 50 years after its beginning, I...

The U.S. and China: working together toward a stable relationship.(Winston Lord, Asst. Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs)(Transcript)
November 6, 1995... I think you have to see this meeting in the context of an overall process that is going forward. In particular, in recent months--since August in Brunei when we had some turbulence in our relationship, we've been moving forward ever since. I...

The current state of U.S.-Japan relations.(Winston Lord, Asst. Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs)(Transcript)
November 6, 1995... Mr. Chairman, members of the committee: Thank you for inviting me here today to share with you views on the current state of the U.S.-Japan relationship and where it is going. This is an extremely important and timely topic. Our relationship...