We have seen reports that ... there is no distinction between 'abolish' and 'ceasing activity' and that the effect of Taiwan's action earlier this week was to abolish the Council.

(We've) seen those reports. Obviously, our hostage working group continues to be very much involved in this case, working with the Iraqis, but I can't confirm it for you.

The baseline is the same. Is Iran going to suspend enrichment activity? Is Iran going to return to the negotiations? Or is Iran going to continue, as we think they have, to stall and prevaricate and extend things in a meaningless way in order to avoid censure.

The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.

That's not true. There are no plans for a trip at this point with Assistant Secretary Shannon to Venezuela.

I am in You,You are in Me,There is no distance or distinction.