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DoD news briefing.
M2 PRESSWIRE-11 April 2000-US DOD: DoD news briefing (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
RDATE:10042000
(Press Conference with Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in Manama, Bahrain)
Secretary Cohen: Good morning! Before leaving Bahrain, I want to thank the amir and the crown prince for hosting this visit.
Building on his father's legacy, Shaikh Hamad is leading Bahrain into a new century with strong leadership and policies offering new solutions to old problems. I am particularly impressed by the progress that Bahrain and Qatar have made to resolve their differences. This is an important contribution to peace and stability in the Gulf. Another contribution that Bahrain has made is the co-sponsorship of UN Security Council resolution 1284. This important resolution gives Baghdad the opportunity to work toward lifting of the UN sanctions by allowing UN arms inspectors back into Iraq.
The choice of course is up to Saddam Hussein: He can end the suffering of his people by complying with the Security Council resolutions, or he can impose additional hardships and suffering on his country by continuing to refuse to comply. The United States and Bahrain have worked together for peace and stability in the Gulf for more than 50 years. Bahrain participates actively in important military exercises that help prepare the United States and the GCC forces to work together for peace and stability and security. And Bahrain is a gracious host to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, which patrols the Gulf between Iran and Arab nations. Both of our countries hope for better relations with Iran. But Iran's support for terrorism, its opposition to the Middle East peace process and the programs to build weapons of mass destruction are obstacles to better relations.
Let me say that I always enjoy my visits to Bahrain because they give me a chance to consult with Bahrain's leaders and to meet the U.S. forces that are stationed here. But this visit was particularly special and memorable because of the Bahrain international endurance ride that drew leaders from throughout the region, further demonstrating Bahrain's importance. It was a unique experience for me to be there yesterday and one perhaps that can be repeated on a frequent basis. Thank you!
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