Ambassador William J. Burns This is Me

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1. 1. www.atimes.com

   www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_E - [Cached]

   Published on: 7/21/2008   Last Visited: 7/23/2008

   assessment of US officials, such as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who was quick in raising the specter of "punitive measures", in light of Iran's apparent "small talk" and lack of "serious answers" at the meeting, at which the US representative, William Burns, reiterated the US's commitment to a "negotiated agreement".

2. 2. www.motherjones.com

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   Published on: 7/13/2008   Last Visited: 7/22/2008

   "While Hadley would be a level higher and bring the prestige of the White House into play, a huge step was already taken in sending [Undersecretary of State for political affairs] Bill Burns to Geneva.
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   "So she would be eager to ensure Bill Burns' mission doesn't leave her standing alone as the target in the crosshairs of conservatives, and to get the investment of the Oval Office into her policy."
   
   For his part, another former State Department official says he doesn't think Hadley's visit to Turkey has to do with Iran.
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   The US minister of foreign affairs assistant William Burns will go to Geneva for showing our diplomatic efforts and the gravity of our suggestion to Geneva.'"
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   US Iran envoy William J. "Burns will personally reinforce that message and join the Europeans in hearing the response.
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   Burns will not negotiate with the Iranians nor hold separate meetings, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced.Instead, he will advance the White House's position that serious negotiations can only begin after Iran suspends its enrichment of uranium. [ ... ] The U.S. official said Burns would not participate in any further discussions during the freeze-for-freeze period."This is a one-time deal," he said.

3. 3. www.hindustantimes.com

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   Published on: 1/19/2008   Last Visited: 1/19/2008

   As ambassador to Moscow, William Burns has helped steer US-Russia relations through their most testing period since the end of the Cold War.
   
   Despite often-hostile public statements from Russian officials and sharp disagreements between Washington and Moscow on missile defense, Kosovo and Iraq, Burns has worked quietly, shunning public attention, to calm the atmosphere and keep the lines of communication open between Washington and Moscow.
   
   William Burns has wide experience, having served as the top US diplomat to the Middle East early in the current Bush administration and as US ambassador to Jordan.
   
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