I communicated to the Prime Minister that anything that we can do to help bring about that more hopeful future for Iraq is something that we want to work on.

I have made it a top priority for my administration to deepen cooperation with Israel across the whole spectrum of security issues.

Mr. Donilon expressed appreciation for Japan's support for Afghanistan.

Those who vetoed the measure -- those nations that vetoed the measure are on the wrong side of history.

We are unwavering in our commitment to Israel's security.

Both countries are looking forward to developing further their constructive partnership.

The agreement is a crucial component to bring the war to an end responsibly.

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Moscow May 3-4 to meet with senior officials.

Today I signed a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries.

The strategic partnership is a crucial component to bring the war to an end responsibly.

Pyongyang is very clear that the United States, Japan, South Korea, other countries in the region are unified in insisting that it abide by its responsibilities, abide by international norms.

As President, I've worked to strengthen the ties between our two nations since my first days in office.

Richard L. Morningstar, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Matthew J. Bryza, of Illinois, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Timothy M. Broas, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

All those who are fighting must recognize that there is no military solution.

The only way to achieve real and lasting security is to resolve your differences through negotiation.

This gives me an opportunity to return some of the extraordinary hospitality that I received when Michelle and our daughters and I had a chance to visit Brazil last year.