03/19/1997
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"First, sir, I believe the question of settlements in disputed areas is one of the things that clearly will have to be resolved in connection with this peace process."
"Let me say that an indication has been given here by the very important statement that President Asad has already made, stating clearly that it is time to end the conflict with Israel."
"I can tell you that we have absolutely no evidence of it and that he flatly denied it."
"I was quite pleased with that."