The United States Asia-Pacific Council Symposium
Secretary Powell (Apr. 24): "[W]e will approach Asia, with a vision, with a desire to cement our friendships in Asia, with a desire to help those nations in Asia who are still trying to find their way forward." [full text]
Palestinian Prime Minister-Designate
Department Spokesman Boucher (Apr. 23): "The United States...looks forward to working with Abu Mazen and with the Israelis as they begin the hard work of ending the violence and returning to a political process that can achieve the President's vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security." [full text; audio clip]
North Korea Talks, April 23-25 in Beijing
Department Spokesman Boucher (Apr. 21): "The United States will remain in close consultation with Japan, Korea, and will work with China and with other friends and allies on our diplomatic efforts to resolve the international community's concerns over North Korea's nuclear weapons programs." [full text; audio clip]
 Meeting the Needs of the Iraqi People
President Bush has requested about $2.4 billion for relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq. These funds will provide food, water, and medicine. They also will be used to repair long-neglected or damaged infrastructure, restore important government services, and keep schools open.
At left, an Iraqi oil worker adjusts a valve at an oil refinery in Basra, Iraq, April 23, 2003
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Special Representative Bloomfield's 
