I think you'll have to check with the Europeans as far as what their package will involve; whether it's anything new or whether it's just what they've always made clear, that there were certain benefits in the relationship that wouldn't happen without action by Iran on nuclear and other matters.

Secretary Powell will return to the region on another trip once the newly confirmed Palestinian Cabinet has had the opportunity to begin its work. That visit will afford the secretary an opportunity to advance the president's vision of two states -- Israel and an independent Palestine -- living side-by-side in peace and security.

Nevertheless, we see this as an absolutely necessary step toward decreasing tensions in Asia.

There is a lot of international pressure and urging for North Korea to return to the talks and to return there seriously.

There is an orderly and constitutional political process under way in Haiti,

We have told the Brazilians that we think that these are measures that provide tremendous inconvenience to travelers and that they need to be changed.