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William Burns(Australian politician)

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“ Our strategy is built on tough-minded diplomacy, maximizing pressure on the Iranians at multiple points to drive home the costs of continued defiance of the rest of the world, especially on nuclear issues ”
U.S. official downplays Iran's prowess
United Press International
“ To be sure, the Iranian regime is a potent regional adversary, tactically cunning and opportunistic, and good at asymmetric conflict ”
U.S. official downplays Iran's prowess
United Press International
“ I've never met another diplomat who combines his understanding of the Middle East, sense of how best to advance American interests there, and personal toughness and determination ”
New U.S. ambassador to Iraq sworn in
United Press International
“ That means an immediate and full implementation of U.N. Security Council resolution 1559 implying that Syria should pull out all its forces from Lebanon ”
Burns urges Syria to pull out of Lebanon
United Press International
“ Palestinians and Israel must commit to their obligations and not to miss this chance. ”
Qureia: Gaza pullout is a 'leap in air'
United Press International
“ The US and the Quartet are exerting efforts with the World Bank in order to set a plan for brining back hope to the Palestinian economy after the Israeli evacuation ”
Qureia: Gaza pullout is a 'leap in air'
United Press International
“ I think you'll see the implementation very shortly, and I think it will be a very firm implementation of the Syrian Accountability Act and the intent behind it ”
U.S. to press ahead with Syria sanctions
United Press International
“ Also comments by certain Congress members on the proposed Saudi Accountability Act fall within the framework of Congressmen's rights to make suggestions but that does not mean the Congress will approve such a measure ”
Saudi Accountability Act played down
United Press International
“ Syria will have to cooperate in fighting terrorism if it wants to improve its relations with Washington ”
Saudi Accountability Act played down
United Press International
“ Challenges and Opportunities for the United States in the Middle East and North Africa ”
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