If there is a peace agreement, then we will have to consult with the Congress, and the president will have to make a decision. No decision has been made at this point.

An agreement like that will not bring peace. It will bring the opposite of peace,

We're confident that once Congress has all the facts, they will strongly endorse an agreement that will help cement a new and important strategic partnership between the United States and India.

Obviously, we always hope that they will see their way to completing the Lusaka protocol and peace agreement, but all evidence to date suggests that this is not what they intend to do.

Successful implementation of the agreement will require a steadfast commitment to peace by all parties.

The agreement on the talks venue is the first step toward peace. We hope that the killings will stop and that the talks will get off in a friendly environment.