I am prepared to commit the United States to its fair portion of a 5-year, multinational $1 billion effort to rebuild the Haitian economy.

I think there's an almost unanimous feeling in the Congress that we ought to do that.

Secretary Christopher and I have pledged to name Ambassadors who meet the highest standards of excellence.

I wouldn't rule that out, but I think you shouldn't underestimate the impact of this diplomatic initiative.

We're going to have to cut it some.

The message that comes forth from this meeting is that if there is not a resolution that comes from this accelerated negotiation, that the coup leaders face increasing isolation in the international community.

The pace will be vigorous; no question about that.

I'm going to send someone from our White House staff to Guantanamo to review the situation personally.

It is in that spirit that I undertake this initiative.

This is a window of opportunity for them to find ways to accommodate in a thoughtful way.

I think what we're offering up here is an opportunity to move from where we are to the restoration of democracy and Aristide to the benefit of all the actors.

Our common objective should be real, lasting, just, and comprehensive peace.

We're there to facilitate agreement between the parties.

I think the fact that this Prime Minister is doing what he can and risking significantly to promote peace is a good beginning.

I have told him that our role is to help to minimize those risks.

The objective of building a relationship of trust and confidence was achieved.

If we can achieve a breakthrough to peace in the West, it will make it easier for us to cooperate with the parties that made peace to deal with the threats in the East.

One thing I can say definitely will never change is the unique bond that unites the United States and Israel.