The minister expressed appreciation for the offer, and our embassy in Uzbekistan will be following up in more detail with them.

Despite reports of gunfire close to the school, the school has adequate supplies and students are reported safe. Our embassy remains in very close contact with the school.

to try to prepare for another round of six-party talks, including preparing a draft document that might be used at those talks.

Subcontracting is open to companies from virtually all nations in the world.

Those are all things that they themselves have made commitments on. And as long as these things are not resolved, they're issues of concern to us.

After careful consideration of the law and all the information that's available ... we came to the conclusion that the U.N. Population Fund monies go to Chinese agencies that carry out coercive programs.

We are concerned about the violence and particularly regret the loss of life. But the parties themselves have committed a serious effort and are committed to a serious effort at the negotiating table.

the movement of this office was part of the investigation process, and has been considered for some time.

We are not here for an indefinite period of time.

North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons is a matter of great concern to the entire international community, and especially to countries in the region, all of whom are interested in participating directly in the talks.