Quotes by John Blaney

“regardless of the military situation.”

“Im hopeful after this meeting and pretty confident that the government of Liberia is going to move forward now with alacrity and commitment at the peace table,”

“I feel good today. I think this is going to be a very important step to help the people of Liberia, ... As President Bush has said and underlined, we want to help those who are suffering here -- and there are quite a number of them -- and by working with ECOMIL, we are going to make it happen.”

“Any lasting peace must be based upon a broad political understanding, and fighting government forces in Monrovia does not change that fact,”

“Weve just concluded discussions of a deal with LURD that will give permissive entry of peacekeepers into this area ... that includes the free port,”

“Any lasting peace must be based upon a broad political understanding and fighting government forces in Monrovia does not change that fact,”

“In that regard, I also call upon the LURD to avoid reprisal. Liberia does not need that kind of experience,”