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a state of play of where we are, what we have achieved, what is left for us to do and an assessment of the degree of cooperation we are receiving from Iraq.

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up to the (U.N.) Security Council, up to the members of the agency to take whatever measures to bring back North Korea into compliance with their non-proliferation obligation.

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We need to engage in political dialogue. We need to help Iran to get themselves out of the hole they're in today.

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the agency has not performed any verification activities in (North Korea), and cannot therefore provide any level of assurance about the non-diversion of nuclear material.

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I think we still have a chance if we continue with our work, if Iraq provides full cooperation, we should still be able to avoid a war.

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So, we need to delegitimize the nuclear weapon, and by de-legitimizing... meaning trying to develop a different system of security that does not depend on nuclear deterrence.

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.N. weapons inspectors continue to insist things are moving along quite smoothly in Iraq. I think we're off to a good start, ... Our people are systematically building capacity in Baghdad. They are already doing systematic visits to different sites. And I think the level of cooperation we are getting from the Iraqis is good. So, so far, we are satisfied.

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We continue to have nuclear weapons relied on as a weapon of choice. If that policy were to continue, we continue to have countries who are in a security bind, if you like, or perceive themselves to be in security bind to look for acquisition of nuclear weapons.

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The international community has begun to lose its patience.

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Let me just say that the prospect that you could have civil nuclear energy in India is one that is welcomed not just by the US but by other countries of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

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We hope to convince Iran to take confidence-building measures including suspension of uranium enrichment activities until outstanding issues are clarified.

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My message to Iran the international community is getting impatient and you need to respond by arming me with information.

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If they do that, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for them and they can become a full member of the international community.

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poverty, mental health problems and 'lifestyle' diseases have come to pose a far greater threat to affected communities than radiation exposure.

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I hope they will understand that countries are not ready to negotiate under threat, or under blackmail and they should first take the first step to come into compliance with their non proliferation obligations.

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Barring exceptional circumstances and provided there is the sustained, proactive cooperation by Iraq, we should be able in the next few months to provide credible assurance that Iraq has no nuclear weapons program.

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I know that the international community is getting impatient, ... American Morning.

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It is urgent and indispensable that we continue to build a global security system that is both equitable and inclusive.

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The prize recognizes the role of multilateralism in resolving all of the challenges we are facing today. It will strengthen my resolve and that of my colleagues to continue to speak truth to power.

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This situation is critical - not a crisis - and there is no imminent threat.

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As things stand, I do not expect the board to adopt a resolution on the Iranian issue unless there is a breakthrough and unless there is a positive agreement.

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We have not seen diversion of nuclear material for weapons purposes, but the picture is still hazy and not very clear.

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The board will request Iran to reconsider its decision to unravel a part of the suspension. The important thing for me at the end of the day is to go back to the negotiating process and avoid any escalation of the situation.

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Everybody has to chip in, I think, and see how we can have a functioning system of collective security where we do not continue to face the threat of countries trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction or particularly nuclear weapons.

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When inspections are accompanied by adequate authority, aided by all available information, backed by a credible compliance mechanism, and supported by international consensus, the verification system works.

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