20 Quotes by Frederick Jones

We're still in discussions with all the parties.

No one who was present at the meeting remembers yellow cake (uranium) being discussed nor any documents being passed.

Our position is that we did plan adequately for the postwar period.

The president has been pleased with the restraint shown.

We are working in close cooperation with Pakistani officials. Mr. Pearl should be released immediately and unconditionally. His continued detention is no help to the cause of those who hold him.

The president wanted to see the matter resolved in a positive way. Our concerns were making sure that no money was going to the Castro regime, and that the World Baseball Classic would not be used by the regime for espionage. We believe those concerns have been addressed.

The president underscored his support for Iraq's efforts to build a government of national unity.

While the use of force was a last option, we recognized that it might be necessary and were planning accordingly. The public record at the time, including numerous statements by the president, makes clear that the administration was continuing to pursue a diplomatic solution into 2003.

We are trying to interpret and ascertain the facts surrounding this case,