I think both of them could have been solved diplomatically.

They call that 'splitting the difference.'

Compromise is often difficult and always painful.

I submit to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question.

I welcome the news that the negotiation for the sale of F-16 aircraft to the United Arab Emirates has been successfully concluded.

I think that they're in a terrible bind now because the Drumcree deadline is coming up against the negotiation deadline.

I believe that on that score, Mr. Trimble is satisfied in these talks with whatever commitment is made.

These provisions invade the confidentiality of privileged diplomatic communications and thus, impair the President's negotiation power.

By agreeing in principle to a strong plan that would provide substantial self-government for the people of Kosovo, the negotiators on the Albanian side have shown courage and leadership.

I believe that the Kosovar Albanian people will strongly support what their negotiators have done, because the agreement represents the opportunity for a better life after years of repression and fear.

Realistic target dates, combined with concerted use of incentives, leverage and pressure with all the parties, should maintain the sense of urgency necessary to move steadily toward an enduring peace.

I think both sides emerged from the meetings today with a clearer understanding of one another's approaches.

The momentum generated by Vice President Gore's visit helped move the negotiation to a successful conclusion, and I thank him.

I want to meet them halfway on this and on many other issues.

He was prepared to make a phone call to get the meeting to happen.

This is what this whole deal's about to me.

Our position is clear and is set, and there was nothing to talk about.

We have bent over backwards to reach good faith, honorable, principled compromise.